Comparative form of dwarf: more dwarf-like, smaller, or more stunted than something else.
From 'dwarf' with the comparative suffix '-er.' This follows standard English patterns for forming comparative adjectives that compare two things.
We use comparative forms constantly without thinking about them—'dwarfer' is rare today, but it shows how English lets you compare almost any adjective!
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