open-ers

Middle English

/ˈɔːpənɛrs/

noun

Definitions

The fruit of the (Crataegus germanica, syn. Mespilus germanica)

Etymology

Inherited from Old English openears affix from Middle English open (an aperture opening) + Middle English ers.

Origin

Middle English

ers

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

open English
open-arse English
ears Old English
open Old English
openears Old English
ers Middle English
open Middle English
apen Scots
ers Scots

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