synnere

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From synnen (to sin) +‎ -ere (suffix forming agent nouns), replacing earlier synful (sinner).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsin(j)ər(ə)/, /ˈsɛn-/, /ˈsun-/

Noun

synnere (plural synneres)

  1. A sinner; one who commits sins, especially sexual ones.
  2. (rare) A pagan or unbeliever; a believer in a false religion.

Descendants

  • English: sinner
  • Scots: sinner

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