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strummer

|strum-mer|

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/ˈstrʌmər/

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/ˈstrʌmə/

(strum)

play strings

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
strum	strums	strummed	strummed	strumming	strummers

Etymology

Etymology Information

'strummer' originates from the verb 'strum', which is derived from the Middle English word 'strommen', meaning 'to play a stringed instrument'.

Historical Evolution

'strommen' transformed into the modern English word 'strum', and eventually 'strummer' was formed to denote a person who strums.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to play a stringed instrument', but over time it evolved to specifically refer to a person who plays by strumming.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who plays a stringed instrument by brushing or striking the strings with fingers or a plectrum.

The strummer played a beautiful melody on his guitar.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45