will-maker
|will-mak-er|
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/ˈwɪlˌmeɪkər/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɪlˌmeɪkə/
creator of a will
Etymology
Etymology Information
'will-maker' originates from the English words 'will' and 'maker', where 'will' refers to a legal document and 'maker' refers to a person who creates something.
Historical Evolution
'Will' and 'maker' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'will' referring to a legal document and 'maker' referring to a creator.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'will-maker' simply referred to someone who creates a will, and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who creates or drafts a will, a legal document outlining the distribution of their estate after death.
The will-maker appointed his daughter as the executor of his estate.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/12 15:07