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join⋅er

[joi-ner]
–noun
1. a person or thing that joins.
2. a carpenter, esp. one who constructs doors, window sashes, paneling, and other permanent woodwork.
3. a person who belongs to many clubs, associations, societies, etc., often from indiscriminate enthusiasm, for increased status, to make business or social contacts, or the like.

Origin:
1350–1400; join + -er 1 ; r. ME joinour < AF joignour, equiv. to joign- (see join ) + -our -or 2
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join·er   (joi'nər)   
n.  
  1. A carpenter, especially a cabinetmaker.

  2. Informal A person given to joining groups, organizations, or causes.

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