printers'
|print-ers'|
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🇺🇸
/ˈprɪntərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈprɪntəz/
(printer)
device for printing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'printer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pryntour', where 'prynt' meant 'print'.
Historical Evolution
'pryntour' transformed into the modern English word 'printer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who prints', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural possessive form of 'printer', indicating ownership by multiple printers.
The printers' ink was running low.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45