English word origin

Etymology of tamer

From tame (verb) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

One who tames or subdues.

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

From tame (verb) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).

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Word-formation componenttame#Verben
Word-formation component-eren

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Source etymology 2

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adj

comparative form of tame: more tame

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

From tame (adjective) + -er (suffix forming comparative adjectives).

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

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Word-formation component-eren

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