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Definition of gammer in English:

gammer

noun

archaic

  • An old countrywoman.

    in names ‘old Gammer Green’
    • ‘When he turned away from the hedge, he heard the voice of an old gammer, coming from the next garden.’

Pronunciation

gammer

/ˈɡamər/ /ˈɡæmər/

Origin

Late 16th century probably a contraction of godmother; see also gaffer.