charger

UK: ˈtʃɑːdʒə | US: ˈtʃɑːrdʒər

Definition

  1. n. a device for charging a battery

  2. n. a horse ridden in battle or tournaments

  3. n. (historical) a large dish or platter

Structure
charge <to load, carry>er <noun suffix, agent/instrument>
Etymology

The word "charger" originates from the Old French "chargier" (to load), derived from Latin "carricare" (to load a vehicle). The suffix "-er" denotes an agent or tool, giving "charger" its modern meanings:

  1. A device that "loads" energy into batteries (20th-century usage).
  2. A warhorse that "carries" a rider into battle (14th-century usage).
  3. A large platter that "carries" food (obsolete, from the idea of bearing a load).
Examples

  1. I forgot my phone charger at home.

  2. The knight mounted his charger before the joust.

  3. Medieval banquets used silver chargers for serving meat.

  4. This wireless charger is compatible with most smartphones.

  5. The cavalry’s chargers were bred for speed and endurance.