decipherer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɪˈsaɪfəɹə(ɹ)/ (UK)
Etymology
From decipher + -er.
Meanings
-
A person or function that deciphers.
Attempting to translate such ciphers wherever she encountered them was Mrs Touchet’s private delight. Unlike most decipherers, though, she was particularly intrigued when proved wrong.
2023, Zadie Smith, The Fraud, Hamish Hamilton, page 145:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| decipherers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
it decifratore (person who deciphers)