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finder.

One who finds or discovers something; a discoverer.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfaɪndə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈfaɪndəɹ/General-American
  1. One who finds or discovers something; a discoverer.

    Finders keepers, losers weepers.
  2. A device, such as a viewfinder, used to locate a target or other object of interest.

  3. A person who picks up scraps and oddments to sell to make a living.

    UK · historical
Where this word comes from

From Middle English findere. By surface analysis, find + -er.

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