wasshere

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From wasshen (“to wash”) +‎ -ere (suffix forming agent nouns).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwaʃər(ə)/

Noun

wasshere (rare)

  1. One who debases coins by using acid to wear at the metal.
  2. A kind of blacksmithing tool.
  3. The wagtail (Motacilla spp.)

Descendants

  • English: washer

References

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