dander Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people
  2. noun a feeling of anger and animosity
    hackles.
    • having one's hackles or dander up

WordNet

Dan"der noun
Etymology
Corrupted from dandruff.
Definitions
  1. Dandruff or scurf on the head.
  2. Anger or vexation; rage Low Halliwell.
Dan"der intransitive verb
Etymology
See Dandle.
Definitions
  1. To wander about; to saunter; to talk incoherently. Prov. Eng. Halliwell.

Webster 1913