blower

Middle English

/ˈblɔu̯ər(ə)/, /ˈblɑu̯ər(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • A player of a wind instrument.
  • (rare) One who blows a bellows.
  • (rare) A tool or instrument used by blowing.
  • (rare) A person who converses in a vain or crude way.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English blāwere (blower).

Origin

Old English

blāwere

Gloss

blower

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