feeder
|feed-er|
B2
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/ˈfiːdər/
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/ˈfiːdə/
(feed)
nourish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'feeder' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fēdan,' where 'fēdan' meant 'to nourish or supply with food.'
Historical Evolution
'fēdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'feden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'feeder.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to nourish or supply with food,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device or person that supplies food.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or container that supplies food to animals or birds.
The bird feeder was filled with seeds.
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Noun 2
a person or thing that feeds.
The automatic feeder dispenses food at set times.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45