English Explanatory Dictionary

oxter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The armpit.
verb
  1. To hug with the arms, or support by taking the arm of.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒkstə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oxter.wav

Word forms

oxter oxters oxtering oxtered

Etymology

Apparently from Middle English *oxtere, *oxte, from Old English ōxta, ōhsta, related to Old English ōxn (“armpit”), Old English eax (“axis, axle”), and eaxl (“shoulder”). See also axis and axon.

Synonyms

armpit axilla underarm armhole

Derived words

oxtercog
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