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painter.

An artist who paints pictures.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpeɪntə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpeɪntɚ/US
  1. An artist who paints pictures.

  2. A laborer or workman who paints surfaces using a paintbrush or other means.

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle English peyntour, from Old French peintor, equivalent to paint + -er.

noun/ˈpeɪntə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpeɪntɚ/US
  1. A chain or rope used to attach the shank of an anchor to the side of a ship when not in use.

    obsolete
  2. A rope that is attached to the bow of a dinghy, or other small boat, and used for tying up or towing.

Where this word comes from

Probably from Middle French pendeur.

noun/ˈpeɪntə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpeɪntɚ/US
  1. A mountain lion.

    Southern-US
Where this word comes from

From a variation of panther, paralleling other Southern pronunciations for can't and aunt (see ain't for more details).

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