dismisser
|dis-miss-er|
C1
🇺🇸
/dɪsˈmɪsər/
🇬🇧
/dɪsˈmɪsə/
(dismiss)
send away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dismisser' originates from the verb 'dismiss', which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'dimittere', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'mittere' meant 'send'.
Historical Evolution
'dimittere' transformed into the Old French word 'desmisser', and eventually became the modern English word 'dismiss' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send away', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reject or refuse'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/24 21:13
