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English word origin

Etymology of riser

From Middle English ryser, risere, equivalent to rise + -er.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Someone or something which rises. · A platform or stand used to lift or elevate something. · A vertical part of a step on a staircase. · The main body of a bow.

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

From Middle English ryser, risere, equivalent to rise + -er.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Inherited-form mentionryserenm
  • Word-formation componentriseen
  • Word-formation component-eren

This page abbreviates 7 auxiliary source items. The etymology narrative is not shortened. Omission counts are available in the audit fields below; consult the original for complete auxiliary material.

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