Cowls, hoods, and habits, with their wearers,
tossed,
And fluttered into rags. --Milton.
[1913 Webster]
2. That which wastes or diminishes. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
wearer — [[t]we͟ərə(r)[/t]] wearers N COUNT: oft N of n, n N You can use wearer to indicate that someone is wearing a certain thing on a particular occasion or that they often wear a certain thing. These suits are designed to protect the wearer from cold… … English dictionary
wearer — UK [ˈweərə(r)] / US [ˈwerər] noun [countable] Word forms wearer : singular wearer plural wearers a person wearing something such as a piece of clothing or a pair of glasses … English dictionary
wearer — wear ► VERB (past wore; past part. worn) 1) have on one s body as clothing, decoration, or protection. 2) exhibit or present (a particular facial expression or appearance). 3) damage or destroy or suffer damage or destruction by friction or use.… … English terms dictionary
wearer — noun a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory (Freq. 1) the wearer of the crown • Derivationally related forms: ↑wear • Hypernyms: ↑user … Useful english dictionary
wearer — noun see wear I … New Collegiate Dictionary
wearer — See wear. * * * … Universalium
wearer — noun One who wears. On Saint Patricks day I put on my green shirt and join the wearers of the green … Wiktionary
wearer — wear|er [ˈweərə US ˈwerər] n someone who wears a particular type of clothing, jewellery etc ▪ Bicycle helmets offer wearers protection against head injury. ▪ hearing aid wearers … Dictionary of contemporary English
wearer — wear|er [ werər ] noun count a person wearing something such as a piece of clothing or glasses … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wearer — n. one who wears … English contemporary dictionary
