pleyer

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English pleġere; equivalent to pleyen (to play) +‎ -ere (suffix forming agent nouns).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈplæi̯ər/

Noun

pleyer (plural pleyers)

  1. One who makes entertainment for themselves:
    1. One who participates in a game or sport; a player.
    2. One who gambles or bets on a game.
    3. A participant in festivities or revelry.
  2. One who provides entertainment (e.g. songs, dance, music):
    1. A performer or participant in a play or stage show.

Descendants

  • English: player
  • Scots: player

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