happener

English

noun
Definitions
  • (dated) One who participates in a happening.
  • A person who makes things happen.
  • A person to whom things happen.
  • (often used in the negative) An event that is expected to happen; a plan that is likely to succeed.

Etymology

Suffix from English happen.

Origin

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happen

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