Etymology

burner

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Today it means: An element on a kitchen stove, hob, or cooktop that generates localized heat for cooking. Full definition →

Middle English brennar
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  1. Middle English · derived frombrennar
  2. English todayburner

From burn + -er. Merged with and eclipsed related Middle English brennar, brennere (“an incendiary, incinerator”). Compare German Brenner (“burner”), Swedish brännare (“burner”).

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