(bik′ər) v.i.
1. To dispute petulantly; wrangle.
2. To flow noisily, as a brook; gurgle.
3. To flicker, as a flame; twinkle.
—noun
1. A petulant or angry dispute; a petty altercation: also bick·er·ing.
2. A clattering, babbling noise.
3. A flicker, or a tremulous or unsteady motion. See synonyms under QUARREL. [ME bikeren; origin uncertain]
—bick′er·er noun

(bik′ər) noun Scot.
A wooden vessel for food or drink. [Var. of BEAKER]