wayfarer

English

/ˈweɪˌfɛəɹ.ə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • A traveller, especially one on foot.
  • A type of glasses, with pointed ends and rounded bottoms.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English weyfarere com from English way (road, highway) + English farer (traveler).

Origin

English

farer

Gloss

traveler

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