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Definition of haverer in English:
haverer
(also haiverer)
noun
1Chiefly Scottish. A person given to foolish or inconsequential chattering; a garrulous person, a chatterbox.
2Chiefly British. A vacillating or indecisive person, organization, etc.
Origin
Early 19th century. From haver + -er. Compare earlier haverel.
