byldere

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

    From bylden +‎ -ere (suffix forming agent nouns). Compare Old English bylda, bytla.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈbiːldər(ə)/, /ˈbildər(ə)/
    • (East Anglia) IPA(key): /ˈbeːldər(ə)/, /ˈbɛldər(ə)/
    • (Southern, West Midlands) IPA(key): /ˈbyːldər(ə)/, /ˈbyldər(ə)/

    Noun

    byldere (plural bylderes)

    1. A builder (construction worker).
    2. An architect (designer of houses).
    3. (rare) An establisher or innovator.

    Descendants

    • English: builder

    References