Definition of sockdologer. Meaning of sockdologer. Synonyms of sockdologer

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word sockdologer. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word sockdologer and, of course, sockdologer synonyms and on the right images related to the word sockdologer.

Definition of sockdologer

sockdologer
Sockdolager Sock*dol"a*ger, n. [A corruption of doxology.] [Written also sockdologer.] 1. That which finishes or ends a matter; a settler; a poser, as a heavy blow, a conclusive answer, and the like. [Slang, U.S.] 2. (Angling) A combination of two hooks which close upon each other, by means of a spring, as soon as the fish bites. [U. S.]

Meaning of sockdologer from wikipedia

- A doxology (Ancient Gr****: δοξολογία doxologia, from δόξα, doxa 'glory' and -λογία, -logia 'saying') is a short hymn of praises to God in various forms...