ewerer

ewerer

English

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English ewerer; by surface analysis, ewer +‎ -er.

Noun

ewerer (plural ewerers)

  1. (historical) A servant responsible for linen, handwashing, and providing water for the bath.

Middle English

Etymology

From ewer (“ewer, jug”) +‎ -er; first attested in c. 1450.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛu̯(ə)rər/

Noun

ewerer (plural *ewereres)

  1. ewerer (servant responsible for linen, handwashing, and providing water for the bath)

Descendants

  • English: ewerer

References

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