I. paint·er ˈpān-tər noun
Date: 14th century
: one that paints: as
a. : an artist who paints
b. : one who applies paint especially as an occupation
II. pain·ter ˈpān-tər noun
Etymology: Middle English paynter, probably from Middle French dialect (Normandy) pentoir, penteur clothesline, from pendre to hang — more at pendant
Date: 14th century
: a line used for securing or towing a boat
III. pain·ter noun
Etymology: alteration of panther
Date: circa 1764
: cougar