purchasers'
|pur/chas/ers'|
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/ˈpɜːr.tʃə.sərz/
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/ˈpɜː.tʃə.səz/
(purchaser)
not buying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purchaser' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'purchacier', where 'pur-' meant 'for' and 'chacier' meant 'to chase'.
Historical Evolution
'purchacier' transformed into the Middle English word 'purchasen', and eventually became the modern English word 'purchase'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to chase for something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to buy or acquire'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the possessive form of 'purchasers', indicating something belonging to or associated with purchasers.
The purchasers' opinions were taken into account during the meeting.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/28 19:25