Definition of Knackir
Knack"er (?), n. 1.
One who makes knickknacks, toys, etc.
Mortimer.
2. One of two or more pieces of bone or wood
held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the
hand; -- called also clapper. Halliwell.
Knack"er, n. [Cf. Icel. hnakkr a
saddle.] 1. a harness maker. [Obs. or
Prov. Eng.] Halliwell.
2. One who slaughters worn-out horses and
sells their flesh for dog's meat. [Eng.]
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- One who makes knickknacks, toys, etc.
- One of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the hand; -- called also clapper.
- a harness maker.
- One who slaughters worn-out livestock (especially horses) and sells their flesh, bones and hides.
- One who dismantles old ships, houses etc. and sells their components.
- (In Ireland and Britain) Offensive name for a member of the Travelling community; gypsies.
- (In Ireland) Slang term used to describe something in disgust.
- To tire out, become exhausted
Carrying that giant statue up those stairs knackered me out
Knacker
German
- "alter Knacker": geezer
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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