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liker en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Etymology tree English like 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 liker From like + -er (“agent noun suffix”).

Meanings

1. One who likes.
   • Traditionally, the rebate offers a price cut to anyone willing to endure a certain amount of hassle; it’s an inducement that separates the casual bargain likers from the ardent bargain lovers. 2009 May 10, David Segal, “Scammed? Rebuffed? Ignored? Read On”, in New York Times:

Forms

liker en · ADJ · etymology 2

Etymology

Etymology tree English like Proto-Indo-European *-yōs Proto-Germanic *-izô Proto-West Germanic *-iʀō Proto-Germanic *-ōzô Proto-West Germanic *-ōʀō Old English -ra Middle English -ere English -er English liker From like + -er (“comparative suffix”).

Meanings

1. (archaic, comparative, form-of) comparative form of like: more like
   form of like
   • We owe greater love to angels than to men, because they are better, nearer God, and liker to him, and more demonstrate his glory; and indeed also love us better, and do more for us than we can do for one another. 1673, Richard Baxter, Christian Directory:
   • To be the bride of Christ was the thought that filled her heart; and when, at the fencing of the table, Dr. Chrystal preached from Matthew nine and fifteen, 'Can the children of the bridechamber mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them?' it was remarked by sundry that Ailie's face was liker the countenance of an angel than of a mortal lass. 1902, John Buchan, The Outgoing of the Tide: