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English word origin

Etymology of doner

Ellipsis of doner kebab.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Doner kebab.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Ellipsis of doner kebab.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Goner; someone who is done for.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From done + -er. Compare goner.

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Source etymology 3

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adj

comparative form of done: more done

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From done + -er (comparative suffix).

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