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Scudder

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Scudder (noun) means one who scuds, or moves quickly and lightly. Example: “The clouds were fast scudders across the stormy sky.”

noun
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One who scuds, or moves quickly and lightly.
"The clouds were fast scudders across the stormy sky."

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In plain EnglishSomething or someone that moves quickly and lightly, as clouds do in wind.

When to use it

Rare, mostly literary usage.

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Plural
Scudders
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Etymology

From scud (to move fast and lightly) + -er.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Scudder” mean?
The word “Scudder” means one who scuds, or moves quickly and lightly. In plain terms, something or someone that moves quickly and lightly, as clouds do in wind.
How do you use “Scudder” in a sentence?
Here is “Scudder” used in a sentence: “The clouds were fast scudders across the stormy sky.”
What part of speech is “Scudder”?
“Scudder” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Scudder?
"Scudder" (noun) means one who scuds, or moves quickly and lightly.