English Explanatory Dictionary

Prosser

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic].
  2. A former settlement in Nevada County, California, United States.
  3. A village in Adams County, Nebraska, United States.
  4. A city, the county seat of Benton County, Washington, United States.
noun
  1. One who prosses; a sponger or scrounger.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɒsə(ɹ)/

Word forms

Prosser prossers

Etymology

Anglicised from Welsh ap + Rhosier, "son of Roger".

Related words

Rosser
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