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Added 9 October 2026

charger

/ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about charger at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle.
A device that can hold a rechargeable battery by means of an electrical cable.

Origin

From Middle English chargere, equivalent to charge + -er.

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