jerker en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English jerk 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 jerker From jerk + -er.
Meanings
- A North American river chub, a hornyhead chub (Nocomis biguttatus).
- Someone or something that jerks.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jerkers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |