Breed″er (�), n. 1. One who, or that which, breeds, produces, brings up, etc.
She was a great breeder.
Dr. A. Carlyle.
Italy and Rome have been the best breeders of worthy men.
Ascham.
2. A cause. “The breeder of my sorrow.” Shak.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Breed″er (�), n. 1. One who, or that which, breeds, produces, brings up, etc.
She was a great breeder.
Dr. A. Carlyle.
Italy and Rome have been the best breeders of worthy men.
Ascham.
2. A cause. “The breeder of my sorrow.” Shak.