Where does “wringer” come from?
Wringer comes from Middle English wringere, an agent noun formed from the verb wring, meaning one who wrings or twists.
wringer (English): One who wrings; A device for drying laundry...
Definitions
- One who wrings; A device for drying laundry...
Ancestry of “wringer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | wringere | stingy person, pennypincher, one who financially... |
Words derived from “wringer”