1. Etymology of the English word lighter
the English word lighter
using the English suffix -er
derived from the English word light
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *leuk- (bright, white light)
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *lingkhtaz
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *linkhtijan
Derivations in English
lamplighterUsage
Word found in Modern English2. Etymology of the English word lighter
derived from the English word lighter