whirler
|whirl-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈwɜːrlər/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɜːlə/
(whirl)
circular motion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'whirler' originates from the English word 'whirl,' which comes from Middle English 'whirlen,' meaning 'to turn rapidly.'
Historical Evolution
'whirlen' transformed into the modern English word 'whirl,' and 'whirler' was derived from it by adding the suffix '-er.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'whirl' meant 'to turn rapidly,' and 'whirler' has maintained the meaning of something or someone that turns rapidly.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42
