assayour

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman assaiour; equivalent to assayen +‎ -our.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /aˌsæi̯ˈuːr/, /aˈsæi̯ər/, /ˈasæi̯ər/

Noun[edit]

assayour (plural assaiers)

  1. (rare) A researcher; a inquirer.
  2. (rare) A quality control official.
  3. (rare) A food-taster.

Descendants[edit]

  • English: assayer

References[edit]

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