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bringer

|bring-er|

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🇺🇸

/ˈbrɪŋər/

🇬🇧

/ˈbrɪŋə/

(bring)

carry to

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
bringbringsbroughtbroughtbringingbringers
Etymology
Etymology Information

'bringer' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bringere', where 'bringan' meant 'to carry or convey'.

Historical Evolution

'bringere' transformed into the Middle English word 'bringere', and eventually became the modern English word 'bringer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who carries or conveys something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that brings something.

The bringer of good news was welcomed warmly.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41