cancellers
|can-cel-lers|
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/ˈkænsələrz/
(canceller)
to cancel or void
Etymology
Etymology Information
'canceller' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cancellare,' where 'cancell-' meant 'to cross out or make void.'
Historical Evolution
'cancellare' transformed into the Old French word 'canceller,' and eventually became the modern English word 'canceller' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cross out or make void,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing that cancels something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that cancels something.
The cancellers of the event were not well-received by the attendees.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 12:58