PAINTER


Meaning of PAINTER in English

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.