watcher

English

/ˈwɒtʃə(ɹ)/, /ˈwɑtʃɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • Someone who watches or observes.
  • Someone who keeps vigil.
  • A guard.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English wacchere suf from English watch (sentinel, sentry, guard).

Origin

English

watch

Gloss

sentinel, sentry, guard

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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