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1painter

noun paint·er \ˈpān-tər\

Definition of PAINTER

:  one that paints: as
a :  an artist who paints
b :  one who applies paint especially as an occupation
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First Known Use of PAINTER

14th century

2painter

noun pain·ter \ˈpān-tər\

Definition of PAINTER

:  a line used for securing or towing a boat

Origin of PAINTER

Middle English paynter, probably from Middle French dialect (Normandy) pentoir, penteur clothesline, from pendre to hang — more at pendant
First Known Use: 14th century

3painter

noun pain·ter

Definition of PAINTER

:  cougar 1

Origin of PAINTER

alteration of panther
First Known Use: circa 1764

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13 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. painter
  2. painter's brush
  3. painter's colic
  4. painter's cream
  5. painter's naphtha
  6. court painter
  7. lazy painter
  8. scene painter
  9. sea painter
  10. shank painter
  11. sign painter
  12. word-painter
  13. action painting
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