drudger2+ (drujer)

[Var. of dredger2.] 1. A dredging-box. To London, and there among other things did look over some pictures at Cade's for my house, and did carry home a silver drudger for my cupboard of plate. Pepys, Diary, Feb. 2, 1665. 2. A bonbon-box in which comfits (dragées) are kept.