Anagrams of: ABRIDGER

• army unit smaller than a division, typically consisting of a small number of battalions

• form or unite into a brigade

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• lessen, diminish, or curtail

• a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

• a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected

• something resembling a bridge in form or function

• the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose

• any of various card games based on whist for four players

• a wooden support that holds the strings up

• a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth

• the link between two lenses; rests on the nose

• an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands

• connect or reduce the distance between

• make a bridge across

• cross over on a bridge

• sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws; widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere

• a native or resident of Wisconsin

• annoy persistently

• persuade through constant efforts

• dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

• a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

• push one's way

• transport by barge on a body of water

• an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

• any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank)

• put a badge on