assayour

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

assayour (plural assaiers)

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

Descendants

  • English: assayer

References

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