medler

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old French medler, meslier; equivalent to medle +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /mɛdˈleːr/, /ˈmɛdlər/

Noun

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medler (plural medlers) (rare)

  1. The common medlar (Crataegus germanica, syn. Mespilus germanica) or its fruit.

Descendants

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  • English: medlar
  • Fingallian: meddar

References

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Old French

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Verb

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medler

  1. Alternative form of mesler

Conjugation

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This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. In the present tense an extra supporting e is needed in the first-person singular indicative and throughout the singular subjunctive, and the third-person singular subjunctive ending -t is lost. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.