Heeler

Meaning

Noun

●

gamecock

that

strikes

well with its

heels

or spurs.

●

quick

runner.

●

In Dogs:

dog

that

readily

comes to

heel.

●

In American English & Politics:

dependent

and

subservient

hanger-on

of a political patron.

●

The

who

the

by its

after the

has

it.

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Origin

heeler

English

-er

English

-er

Middle English (1100-1500)

-eren

Middle English (1100-1500)

-or

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

-ra

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

heel

English

hele

Middle English (1100-1500)

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Heeler

Meaning

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