fielder

English

noun
Definitions
  • (cricket) A player of the fielding side, whose task is to gather the ball after the batsman has hit it, to catch the batsman out, or to prevent him from scoring.
  • (baseball) A defensive player in the field.
  • A dog trained in pursuit of game in the field.
  • One who fields anything.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English feldere (one who works in the field, rustic) inherited from Old English feldeware (field-dweller) suffix from English field (open field).

Origin

English

field

Gloss

open field

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