corner

English

/ˈkɔɹnɚ/, /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.
  • An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.
  • A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.
  • An embarrassing situation; a difficulty.
  • (business) A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.
  • (heading) Relating to the playing field.
  • A place where people meet for a particular purpose.
  • (obsolete) A point scored in a rubber at whist.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English corner derived from cornere derived from Old French corne (corner, projecting point, angle, a horn) derived from Latin *corna, cornua (horns).

Origin

Latin

cornua

Gloss

horns

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