painter's
|paint-er's|
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/ˈpeɪntərz/
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/ˈpeɪntəz/
(painter)
one who paints
Etymology
Etymology Information
'painter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'peintour', where 'peint-' meant 'to paint'.
Historical Evolution
'peintour' transformed into the modern English word 'painter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who paints', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'painter', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with a painter.
The painter's brush was left on the easel.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40