leaner

English

A porch with a sign reading "WELCOME" to the side
A leaner on a porch

Etymology

Etymology tree
English lean
Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂
Proto-Indo-European *-os?
Proto-Indo-European *-o-
Proto-Indo-European *-so-
Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂so-
Proto-Indo-European *-is
Proto-Indo-European *-yós
Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂s(i)yós
Proto-Italic *-āsijos
Proto-Italic *-āsios
Latin -āriusnom.
Latin -āriusbor.
Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz
Proto-West Germanic *-ārī
Old English -ere
Middle English -ere
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Latin -ārius
Old French -ierbor.
Middle English -er
English -er
English leaner

    From lean + -er.

    Pronunciation

    • Rhymes: -iːnə(ɹ)

    Adjective

    leaner

    1. comparative form of lean: more lean

    Noun

    leaner (plural leaners)

    1. One who leans, or inclines toward something.
    2. A vertical sign, usually leaned on a porch and made from repurposed wood.

    Anagrams

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