edifier en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English edify Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English edifier From edify + -er.
Meanings
- A person who edifies.
- (obsolete) A builder.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| edifiers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |