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Etymology of the English word washer

the English word washer
using the English suffix -er
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *-arjaz
using the Latin suffix -arius (-ar)
derived from the English word wash
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *watskanan

Derivations in English

dishwasher, gullywasher, washerman, washerwoman

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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