painter

English

/ˈpeɪntə/, /ˈpeɪntɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • An artist who paints pictures.
  • A laborer or workman who paints surfaces using a paintbrush or other means.

Etymology

Affix from English paint (verb) derived from Middle French paintre.

Origin

Middle French

paintre

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