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avenger

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English avengere; equivalent to avenge +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /əˈvɛndʒə(ɹ)/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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avenger (plural avengers)

  1. One who avenges or vindicates.
    an avenger of blood
  2. One who takes vengeance.

Derived terms

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Translations

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See also

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Anagrams

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Old French

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Verb

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avenger

  1. Alternative form of avengier

Conjugation

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This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. In the present tense an extra supporting e is needed in the first-person singular indicative and throughout the singular subjunctive, and the third-person singular subjunctive ending -t is lost. In addition, g becomes j before an a or an o to keep the /dʒ/ sound intact. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.