Where does “assayer” come from?
assayer (English) comes from Middle English assaier, from Anglo-Norman assaiour.
assayer (English): One who assays, or performs chemical tests on...
Definitions
- One who assays, or performs chemical tests on...
Ancestry of “assayer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | assaier | A researcher; a inquirer; A quality control... |
| 2 | Anglo-Norman | assaiour | — |