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cotter

cot·ter

UK/kɒtə/ US/kɑtɚ/ uncommon informal

noun

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fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together

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Origin

From Middle English cotter, cotere, kottere, koter, cotier, equivalent to cot (“cottage”) + -er, from Old English cot. Compare Old French coter, cotier.

Phrases

  • cotter pin

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