mincer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɪnsɚ/ (General-American)
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Etymology
Etymology tree English mince 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 mincer From mince + -er.
Meanings
- A kitchen utensil used for mincing meat, etc.
- Someone who minces.
- (UK, derogatory, slang) A homosexual male.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mincers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |