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badger
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Badger
is
a
burrowing
mammal
known
for
its
distinctive
black
and
white
striped
face
.
They
are
part
of
the
Mustelidae
family
and
are
found
in
various
parts
of
the
world
.
The
badger
dug
a
burrow
in
the
forest
.
Badgers
are
known
for
their
strong
claws
and
digging
abilities
.
We
spotted
a
badger
while
hiking
in
the
countryside
.
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To
badger
someone
means
to
repeatedly
ask
them
questions
or
to
pester
them
until
they
give
in
or
respond
.
She
badgered
him
until
he
agreed
to
help
.
The
child
kept
badgering
his
parents
for
a
new
toy
.
He
was
badgered
by
reporters
for
a
statement
.
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Stoor in skrif
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Woordspeletjies
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Old English
Oorspronklike woord
bageard
Het oorspronklik beteken
a type of animal with a striped face
Agtergrond
The word 'badger' comes from the Old English 'bageard', which referred to the animal's distinctive striped face. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe this burrowing mammal.