bramble-gelder
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
A derisive appellation for an agriculturist.—Suffolk.
Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “bramble-gelder” mean?
A derisive appellation for an agriculturist.—Suffolk.
Is “bramble-gelder” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.