▪ I. † ˈshadder, n. Obs. rare—1.
[f. shad n. + -er1.]
A fisher for shad.
| 1630 in Binnell Descr. Thames (1758) 78 None of the said Shadders shall go forth to fish until they have received Leave and Licence. |
▪ II. shadder, v.
(ˈʃædə(r))
[Cf. shalder v.]
trans. To break up (the larger pieces of crude lead ore).
| 1622 Malynes Anc. Law-Merch. 264 [He delivered] 20 pound weight of the said Ore, grinded, shaddered and washed. 1890 Wallace Alston Moor 145 (E.D.D.) The larger pieces were shaddered. |