Definition of Fiddler

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Fiddler

One who plays on a fiddle or violin.

A burrowing crab of the genus Gelasimus, of many species. The male has one claw very much enlarged, and often holds it in a position similar to that in which a musician holds a fiddle, hence the name; -- called also calling crab, soldier crab, and fighting crab.

The common European sandpiper (Tringoides hypoleucus); -- so called because it continually oscillates its body.

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Fiddler Quotations

He was a fiddler, and consequently a rogue.
Jonathan Swift

I went to see Harvey again in Fiddler. Harvey's throat is getting better.
Rip Taylor

I was really excited to have the opportunity to make Fiddler.
Norman Jewison

The older the fiddler, the sweeter the tune.
Pope Paul VI

Fiddler Translations

fiddler in German is Geiger
fiddler in Spanish is violinista

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