Eggers

/ˈɛɡərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of egger; multiple people or creatures that collect or hunt for eggs.

Etymology

Plural form of 'egger' created by adding the standard '-s' ending to indicate more than one person engaged in egg collection.

Kelly Says

In the 19th century, professional eggers would travel seasonally to coastal cliffs and islands to collect eggs by the thousands, creating entire industries around egg trade and commerce.

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