spearer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈspiɹəɹ/ (Scotland)
- /ˈspɪəɹə/ (Australia, Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈspiɹə(ɹ)/ (US) without the mirror–nearer merger
- /ˈspiəɹə/ (New-Zealand)
- /ˈspɪəɹə(ɹ)/ (US) without the mirror–nearer merger
- /ˈspɛːɹə/ East Anglia, cheer–chair merger
- /ˈspɪɹɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From spear + -er.
Meanings
-
One who uses a spear.
a spearer of fish
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spearers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |