rother

Middle English

/ˈroːðər/, /ˈruðər/

noun
Definitions
  • A rudder or till; a steering implement for a ship.
  • An oar; a long stick used for a boat's propulsion.
  • (rare) One who steers a boat i.e. using a rudder
  • (rare) A stick for mixing malt during brewing.
  • (rare) An administrator or director.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English rōþor (rudder, oar) inherited from Proto-Germanic *rōþrą (rudder, instrument for rowing, oar, literally paddle).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*rōþrą

Gloss

rudder, instrument for rowing, oar, literally paddle

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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