Degger

/dɛɡər/ noun

Definition

A person or tool that removes dags (matted wool) from sheep.

Etymology

From dag plus -er suffix (denoting a person who performs an action or a tool that does something).

Kelly Says

A skilled degger on a sheep farm performs essential work that's not glamorous but keeps flocks healthy and wool valuable—the kind of specialized knowledge that takes years to master.

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