English Explanatory Dictionary

poulterer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dealer in poultry.

Pronunciation

/ˈpoʊltəɹɚ/ /ˈpəʊltəɹə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-poulterer.wav

Word forms

poulterer poulterers

Etymology

From earlier poulter (with the addition of -er), from Middle English pulter, from Old French pouletier, from poulet (“fowl”). By surface analysis, poult + -er + -er.

Synonyms

poulter
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