Clodder

/ˈklɑdər/ noun

Definition

One who clods or makes clods; a tool or animal that creates lumps in soil.

Etymology

Agent noun from 'clod'; the '-er' suffix denotes someone or something that performs the action of forming clods.

Kelly Says

This word reveals how specific medieval farming language was—they had different words for tools and workers based on exactly what lump-related task they performed.

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