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1-or
noun suffix
Definition of -OR
: one that does a (specified) thing <grantor>
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Origin of -OR
Middle English, from Anglo-French -ur, -our, -eour & Latin -or; Anglo-French -ur, -our, from Latin -or; Anglo-French -eour, from Latin -ator, from -a-, verb stem + -tor, agent suffix; akin to Greek -tōr, agent suffix, Sanskrit -tā
2-or
noun suffix
Definition of -OR
: condition : activity <demeanor>
Origin of -OR
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin
-OR Defined for Kids
1-or
noun suffix \ər\
Definition of -OR for Kids
: someone or something that does a specified thing <actor> <elevator>
2-or
noun suffix
Definition of -OR for Kids
: condition : activity <demeanor>
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