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lister.

One who, or that which, lists or produces a listing.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. One who, or that which, lists or produces a listing.

  2. A person or organisation that creates or maintains lists.

  3. A birdwatcher who keeps track of birds using different checklists.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English list Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English lister From list + -er.

noun
  1. A double-mouldboard plough that throws a deep furrow and at the same time plants and covers grain in the bottom of the furrow.

Where this word comes from

Compare list (“a strip, border”), probably applied to the furrow or the ridge of earth along the furrow.

noun
  1. Alternative form of leister (“fish spear”).

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