Etymology

user

us·er
U1S1E1R1

Today it means: One who uses or makes use of something, a consumer or client or an express or implied licensee (free user) or a trespasser. Full definition →

Middle English usere
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user · noun1

  1. Middle English · inherited fromusere
  2. English todayuser

From Middle English usere, equivalent to use + -er. Cognate with Scots usar, uiser (“user”).

useR · noun2

Blend of user + R.

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