painter

== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpeɪntə/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈpeɪntɚ/ Rhymes: -eɪntə(ɹ) === Etymology 1 === From Middle English paynter, peyntere, equivalent to paint +‎ -er. ==== Noun ==== painter (plural painters) An artist who paints pictures. A laborer or workman who paints surfaces using a paintbrush or other means. ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Descendants ===== → Scottish Gaelic: peantair ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === Probably from Middle French pendeur. ==== Noun ==== painter (plural painters) (obsolete) A chain or rope used to attach the shank of an anchor to the side of a ship when not in use. [14th–17th c.] (nautical) A rope that is attached to the bow of a dinghy, or other small boat, and used for tying up or towing. [from 17th c.] ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 3 === From a variation of panther, paralleling other Southern pronunciations for can't and aunt (see ain't for more details). ==== Noun ==== painter (plural painters) (Southern US) A mountain lion. === Anagrams === Parenti, apterin, parient, pertain, pine tar, repaint, terapin