Where does “Rhymer” come from?
Rhymer derives from Middle English rymare, from Old English rīmere, an agent noun formed from a word meaning to compose or recite verse.
Ancestry of “Rhymer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | rymare | — |
| 2 | Old English | rīmere | a compouter, reckoner, calculator |