brekere

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From breken (“to break”) +‎ -ere (suffix forming agent nouns).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɛ̞ːkər(ə)/

Noun

brekere (plural brekeres)

  1. A transgressor; an evildoer.
  2. A burglar (one who burgles).
  3. (rare) A disturber; a meddler.

Descendants

  • English: breaker

References

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