faitour

noun

fai·​tour ˈfā-tər How to pronounce faitour (audio)
archaic

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French, "maker, creator, agent, idler, waster," going back to Latin factor "maker, perpetrator" — more at factor

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of faitour was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near faitour

Cite this Entry

“Faitour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faitour. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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