pantser

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the expression fly by the seat of one's pants.

Noun[edit]

pantser (plural pantsers)

  1. (slang, writing) An author who writes their story without a plan or an outline.
    Coordinate term: plotter

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch panser, from Middle High German pantzer, from Old French panciere (whence Middle Dutch panchier), from panse (“belly”), from Medieval Latin panceria. The current spelling and pronunciation has been influenced by German Panzer.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɑn(t).sər/
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  • Hyphenation: pant‧ser

Noun[edit]

pantser n (plural pantsers, diminutive pantsertje n)

  1. armor (US), armour (UK)

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Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: pantser
  • → West Frisian: pânser
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