- gerund-grinder
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
: a pedantic teacher especially of Latin grammar
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gerˈund-grinder nounA pedantic teacher• • •Main Entry: ↑gerund
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
gerund-grinder
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