Etymology

giver

giv·er
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Today it means: One who gives; a donor or contributor. Full definition →

Middle English gevar
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromgevar
  2. English todaygiver

From Middle English gevar, gyffare, variants (due to English given (“to give”)) of Middle English yevere, ȝevere, ȝyvere, equivalent to give + -er. Cognate with German Geber (“donor”).

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