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Cotter Definition & Meaning

cotter
noun
  1. a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands
  2. a medieval English villein
  3. fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together

"Cotter" in song lyrics

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  • "welcome back cotter"
    AOL — AOL
  • "christine cotter"
    AOL — AOL
  • "wayne cotter"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does cotter mean?
a peasant farmer in the Scottish Highlands a medieval English villein fastener consisting of a wedge or pin inserted through a slot to hold two other pieces together
What part of speech is cotter?
Cotter is a noun.
How many definitions does cotter have?
Cotter has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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