archers
|arch-ers|
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🇺🇸
/ˈɑrtʃɚz/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːtʃəz/
(archer)
bow shooter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'archer' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'archier' (or 'archer'), where the root 'arc-' (from Latin 'arcus') meant 'bow'.
Historical Evolution
'archer' changed from Old French 'archier' into Middle English 'archer' and eventually became the modern English word 'archer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bowman' (a person using a bow), and over time it has retained that core meaning, now covering sport, hunting, and military uses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who shoots arrows with a bow, either as a sport, for hunting, or in warfare; one skilled in archery.
The archers took their positions along the castle wall.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/05 23:48