player

English

/ˈpleɪɚ/, /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • One that plays
  • One who is playful; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.
  • A significant participant.
  • (informal) A person who play the plays the field rather than having a long-term sexual relationship.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English pleyer inherited from Old English pleġere (wrestler, athlete, player) suffix from English play.

Origin

English

play

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