1. (n.) Basic raw materials; food for livestock; people or items considered of little value; as, fodder for a comedian\.

2. (n.) That which is fed out to cattle horses, and sheep, as hay, cornstalks, vegetables, etc.

3. (v.t.) To feed, as cattle, with dry food or cut grass, etc.; to furnish with hay, straw, oats, etc.

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