matcher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages or relationships for others; a matchmaker.
  2. Something that matches.

Word forms

matcher matchers

Etymology

From match + -er. Cognate with Old Frisian mekere (“matchmaker”).

Derived words

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