Obs. Also 6 eggar. [f. EGG v.1 + -ER.] One who urges on or incites; an instigator. Also egger on.

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1598.  Barret, Theor. Warres, IV. i. 120. I wish the ill yeare to his Eggars and setters on.

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1605.  Answ. Supposed Discov. Romish Doctr., 37. The eggers and instruments of all those slaughters.

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1693.  W. Robertson, Phraseol. Gen., 524/1. An egger on; Impulsor, instigator.

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