gleaner

Meanings

• noun

  A person who gathers or collects information, knowledge, or resources, often from various sources.

• verb

  To gather or collect information, knowledge, or resources, often from various sources.

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Variants

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glean , gleanable , gleaned , gleaner , gleaners , gleaning , gleans

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to gather grains left in a field after harvesting'. From Old English 'glēanian' meaning 'to clean, to make bright'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gleaner' comes from the Old English word 'glēanian', which means 'to clean' or 'to make bright'.

2. In medieval Europe, gleaners were allowed to collect the leftover grains from the fields after the harvest, providing a source of food for the poor.

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Related Concepts

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1. Information gathering: The process of acquiring new knowledge or data through various means such as research, observation, or experience.

2. Knowledge acquisition: The process of gaining new understanding or skills through learning and experience.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gleaner' is often used metaphorically to refer to individuals who seek knowledge or wisdom from various sources. In art, there are depictions of gleaners in fields collecting harvest leftovers.

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