English Explanatory Dictionary

puter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Clipping of computer
name
  1. A particular dialect of Romansch.

Pronunciation

/ˈpjuː.tə/ /ˈpju.təɹ/ /ˈpjʉː.tə/ en-au-'puter.ogg

Word forms

puter puters 'puter

Etymology

Probably from Romansh put (“porridge”), therefore meaning "porridge-eaters." Compare Latvian putra (“porridge”) and Proto-Finnic *putro.

Synonyms

comp
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