barreter

English

noun

Definitions

A variable resistor made up of a short length of very fine wire (usually platinum) having a positive temperature coefficient.

Etymology

Derived from Old French barateor (deceiver, swindler, barrator).

Origin

Old French

barateor

Gloss

deceiver, swindler, barrator

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

barato Portuguese
baratour Middle English
barateor Old French
barater Old French
baratar Occitan
barato Old Spanish