Etymology

scorner

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Today it means: One who mocks or scoffs; a mocker. Full definition →

Middle English scornere
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromscornere
  2. English todayscorner

Inherited from Middle English scornere, scorner; equivalent to scorn + -er.

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