English word origin

Etymology of yer

Most likely from the intrusive R, between "yeah" (/jəː/) and a non-high vowel (/ə/, /ɪə/, /ɑː/, /ɔː/). For example, "Yeah-r-I know" (/jəɹ ʌɪ nəʊ/).

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Source etymology 1

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adv

Pronunciation spelling of yeah (“yes”).

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

Most likely from the intrusive R, between "yeah" (/jəː/) and a non-high vowel (/ə/, /ɪə/, /ɑː/, /ɔː/). For example, "Yeah-r-I know" (/jəɹ ʌɪ nəʊ/).

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative spelling of jer

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

Borrowed from Russian ер (jer, “ъ”) and ерь (jerʹ, “ь”).

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Borrowed-form mentionерru · ъ

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Source etymology 3

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contraction

Pronunciation spelling of you're (“you are”).

det

Pronunciation spelling of your.

pron

Pronunciation spelling of you (plural or singular).

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

From you.

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