| sockdolager | 1. That which finishes or ends a matter; a settler; a poser, as a heavy blow, a conclusive answer, and the like. 2. A combination of two hooks which close upon each other, by means of a spring, as soon as the fish bites. Origin: A corruption of doxology Alternative forms: sockdologer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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