horner

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who works or deals in horn or horns.
  • (obsolete) One who blows a horn.
  • (obsolete) One who horns or cuckolds.
  • The British sand lance or sand eel, .

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English horner suffix from English horn (sexual arousement, erection, noun).

Origin

English

horn

Gloss

sexual arousement, erection, noun

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