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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From synnen +‎ -er, replacing earlier synful (sinner).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsin(j)ər(ə)/, /ˈsɛn-/, /ˈsun-/

Noun

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synnere (plural synneres)

  1. A sinner; one who commits sins, especially sexual ones.
  2. (rare) A pagan or unbeliever; a believer in a false religion.

Descendants

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  • English: sinner
  • Scots: sinner

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