Where does “confectioner” come from?
Confectioner comes from Old French -er (agent suffix) added to Old French confection, derived from Latin com- (together) and facere (to make), with the -ary suffix from Latin -ārius.
confectioner (English): A manufacturer of or dealer in confections
Definitions
- A manufacturer of or dealer in confections
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