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Etymology of the English word winner

the English word winner
derived from the English word win
derived from the Latin word vinum (wine)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *win-o- (wine)
cognates include Arabic wain, both of which are possibly derived from a long-lost Mediterranean language
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *wen-
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *wenwanan
using the English suffix -er
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *-arjaz
using the Latin suffix -arius (-ar)

Derivations in English

breadwinner, cowinner, prizewinner

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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