rhymer en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English rymare, from Old English rīmere (“a compouter, reckoner, calculator”), equivalent to rhyme + -er. Cognate with Dutch rijmer, German Reimer, Danish rimer, Swedish rimmare, Icelandic rímari. More at rhyme.
Meanings
- (archaic) A minstrel.
- One who makes, composes, or recites rhymes or simple poems.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rhymers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| rimer | alternative | lexicographic |