English Explanatory Dictionary

lawgiver

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who provides laws to a society.
  2. Any lawmaker.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɔːˌɡɪv.ə/ /ˈlɔˌɡɪv.ɚ/ en-us-lawgiver.ogg

Word forms

lawgiver lawgivers

Etymology

From Middle English lawe ȝivere, lawe-ȝivere, law ȝevar; equivalent to law + giver.

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