tucker

tucker
tucker1
/tuk"euhr/, n.
1. a person or thing that tucks.
2. a piece of linen, muslin, or the like, worn by women about the neck and shoulders.
3. chemisette.
4. a sewing machine attachment for making tucks.
5. Australian. food.
[1225-75; ME tokere. See TUCK1, -ER1]
tucker2
/tuk"euhr/, v.t. Informal.
to weary; tire; exhaust (often fol. by out): The game tuckered him out.
[1825-35, Amer.; TUCK1 + -ER6]

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