archer

UK: ˈɑːtʃə | US: ˈɑːrtʃər

Definition

  1. n. a person who shoots with a bow and arrows, especially in sports or historical warfare

  2. n. (historical) a soldier armed with a bow

Structure
arch <bow>er <agent noun suffix>
Etymology

archer = arch<bow> + er<agent noun suffix>

  • arch (from Latin arcus, meaning "bow")
  • er (agent noun suffix in English, indicating a person who performs an action)

Etymology Origin:
The word "archer" traces back to the Old French archier, derived from Latin arcus (bow). The suffix -er was added in Middle English to denote a person associated with the action (shooting a bow). This reflects the historical role of archers as specialized soldiers or hunters skilled in using bows.

Examples

  1. The archer drew back the bowstring with practiced ease.

  2. Medieval armies relied heavily on skilled archers.

  3. She trained for years to become an Olympic archer.

  4. The legendary archer Robin Hood is said to have stolen from the rich.

  5. Modern archers use advanced composite bows for precision.