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Elmer

US/ˈɛlmɚ/

Elmer proper noun: a surname transferred from the given name.

Proper noun

Elmer

  1. A surname transferred from the given name.
  2. A male given name from Old English transferred back from the surname in the 19th century U.S.
  3. A city in Missouri.
  4. A borough of New Jersey.
  5. A town in Oklahoma.

Noun

Elmer (plural Elmers)

  1. A person who provides personal guidance and assistance to ham radio enthusiasts.

Forms of Elmer

pluralElmers

Origin of Elmer

Medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, from Old English Æþelmǣr, from æþel (“noble”) + mǣre (“famous”).

Words formed from Elmer

Phrases with Elmer

Questions about Elmer

What does Elmer mean?
Elmer means a surname transferred from the given name.
What part of speech is Elmer?
Elmer can be a proper noun or a noun.
How do you pronounce Elmer?
Elmer is pronounced /ˈɛlmɚ/ (US).

Words near Elmer in the dictionary

  1. Elmdale
  2. elmen
  3. Elmendorf
  4. Elmendorfs
  5. Elmenteitan
  6. Elmer
  7. Elmer Fudd
  8. Elmer Fudd syndrome
  9. Elmering
  10. Elmers
  11. Elmers End

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