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acher en · NOUN · etymology 1

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Etymology

From ache + -er.

Meanings

  1. (humorous, usually) Something that aches.

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acher en · NOUN · etymology 2

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  1. (alt-of, obsolete) Obsolete form of acre.
    alt of acre
    • It[em]: A nother medow near unto Sea conteining abowt two achers and half. 1606, “[Donyatt terrier]”, in Notes & Queries for Somerset and Dorset, volume 6, published 1899, page 63:
    • This Saffron which I here prescribe is planted only for its vertue and profit, which it returneth to the Planter thereof, as in Cambridgeshire and Saffronwalden, where they plant many achers thereof. 1664, Stephen Blake, The Compleat Gardeners Practice […], page 119:
    • I Mary Littlefejld […] Authorize & Impoure my well beloued brother Fran: Littlefejld Senjoʳ to dispose of my right & Title in yᵗ Land of one Thousand Achers more or lesse lijng at Kenebunke, & belonging to the Towne of Cape Porpus […] 1662 March 13, Mary Littlefejld, “[Deed]”, in York Deeds, volume 1, published 1887, part 1, folio 150:

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acher en · NOUN · etymology 3

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  1. (alt-of, obsolete) Obsolete form of usher.
    alt of usher

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