werrour

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Anglo-Norman guerreur or Middle French guerreur; remodelled as werre (war) +‎ -our. Some forms are instead reanalysed as werre +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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werrour (plural werrours)

  1. A warrior or combatant; one who partakes in battles.
  2. One who inflicts battle, hardship or strife or likes discord.

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