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wafter


Meanings
  • Noun

    A person who follows or attends to someone or something closely.

    - "He was the wafter of his older brother, learning everything he knew."
    - "The wafter of the king was always at his side, ready to assist him."

Variants
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waft , wafted , wafter , wafters , wafting , wafts
Etymology
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Originally meant 'one who waits at table', from the Old English 'wæter' meaning 'water' and 'fæstan' meaning 'to stand'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'wafter' is less commonly used in modern English, but it can still be found in some literary and historical contexts.

  2. In Middle English, the term 'wafter' was also used to describe a servant or attendant who waited at table.


Related Concepts
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  1. Follower: A person who supports or is loyal to a particular person, organization, or belief.

  2. Attendant: A person who is present to provide assistance or support to someone or something.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'wafter' has been used to describe a loyal and devoted follower or attendant. In medieval literature, the term was often used to describe a knight who served his lord faithfully.

How to Memorize "wafter"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person standing by someone else's side, ready to help and support them.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wafter' with the idea of loyalty and devotion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'wafter' comes from the Old English words 'wæter' and 'fæstan', which mean 'water' and 'to stand' respectively.


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