souter

noun

sou·ter ˈsü-tər

chiefly Scotland

: shoemaker

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English sūtere, from Latin sutor, from suere to sew — more at sew

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of souter was before the 12th century

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“Souter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/souter. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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Souter

Sou·ter ˈsü-tər

David 1939– American jurist

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