grafter
|graft-er|
🇺🇸
/ˈɡræftər/
🇬🇧
/ˈɡrɑːftə/
hard worker or corrupt individual
Etymology
'grafter' originates from the word 'graft,' which comes from the Old French 'graffe,' meaning 'a stylus or a small hook.'
'graffe' transformed into the Middle English word 'graft,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'grafter.'
Initially, it meant 'a small hook or stylus,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to hard work and corruption.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who works hard, especially in a manual or physical job.
He's known as a real grafter on the construction site.
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Noun 2
a person who engages in graft, especially in politics or business.
The investigation revealed several grafters in the local government.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 03:26