farmers'
|farm-ers'|
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/ˈfɑːrmərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɑːməz/
(farmer)
agricultural worker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'farmer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'fermer', where 'ferme' meant 'rent' or 'lease'.
Historical Evolution
'fermer' changed from Old French word 'fermier' and eventually became the modern English word 'farmer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who collects rent', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who works the land'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural possessive form of 'farmer', indicating ownership by multiple farmers.
The farmers' market is open every Saturday.
Last updated: 2025/02/27 04:21