First Known Use: 14th century
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archer
noun ar·cher \ˈär-chər\
: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow
Full Definition of ARCHER
1
: a person who uses a bow and arrow
2
capitalized : sagittarius
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Origin of ARCHER
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin arcarius, alteration of arcuarius, from arcuarius of a bow, from Latin arcus bow — more at arrow
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Archer
biographical name Ar·cher \ˈär-chər\
Definition of ARCHER
William 1856–1924 Scot. critic & dram.
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archer
noun ar·cher \ˈär-chər\
Definition of ARCHER for Kids
: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow
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