n. [ AS. fōdder, fōddor, fodder (also sheath case), fr. fōda food; akin to D. voeder, OHG. fuotar, G. futter, Icel. fōðr, Sw. & Dan. foder. √75. See Food and cf. Forage, Fur. ] That which is fed out to cattle horses, and sheep, as hay, cornstalks, vegetables, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. [ See 1st Fother. ] A weight by which lead and some other metals were formerly sold, in England, varying from 19
n. One who fodders cattle. [ 1913 Webster ]