A burrowing, carnivorous mammal of the family Mustelidae, typically having a gray and black coat and known for its digging ability. The badger dug a series of tunnels under the forest floor.
A native or resident of the state of Wisconsin, USA, often used as a nickname. As a proud badger, she always supported the University of Wisconsin's sports teams.
Historically, a travelling trader or peddler, especially one dealing in grain or flour. In Victorian England, badgers roamed the countryside selling sacks of wheat.
A soft, flat brush made with badger hair, used by painters or plasterers for finishing and blending surfaces. The artisan used a badger to smooth the final coat of paint.