briber
|bri/ber|
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/ˈbraɪbər/
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/ˈbraɪbə/
(bribe)
inducement for influence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'briber' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bribour,' where 'bribe' meant 'to beg or extort.'
Historical Evolution
'bribour' transformed into the modern English word 'briber.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to beg or extort,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who offers a bribe.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who offers or gives a bribe.
The briber was caught in the act of offering money to the official.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 10:19