afterrider
|af-ter-rid-er|
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/ˈæftərˌraɪdər/
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/ˈɑːftəˌraɪdə/
rider behind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterrider' originates from Middle English, combining 'after' meaning 'behind' and 'rider' meaning 'one who rides'.
Historical Evolution
'afterrider' changed from the Middle English word 'afterridere' and eventually became the modern English word 'afterrider'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who rides behind', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/26 23:21