earwitness

English

/ˈɪə̯wɪtnəs/, /ˈɪɹwɪtnəs/

noun
Definitions
  • A witness who gives evidence of what he or she has heard.

Etymology

Compound from English ear (fruiting body of grain, auditory organ) + English witness.

Origin

English

witness

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