Fodder (f&obreve_;dd&etilde_;r), n. [See 1st Fother.] A weight by which lead and some other metals were formerly sold, in England, varying from 191/2 to 24 cwt.; a fother. [Obs.]
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Fodder (f&obreve_;dd&etilde_;r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Foddered (f&obreve_;dd&etilde_;rd); p. pr. & vb. n. Foddering.] To feed, as cattle, with dry food or cut grass, etc.; to furnish with hay, straw, oats, etc.
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