punner

[ puhn-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

punner

[ puhn-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Origin of punner¹

First recorded in 1680–90; pun + -er ¹

Origin of punner²

1605–15; pun dial. form of pound ¹ + -er ¹

But the ladies, Mr. Sheriff,” suggested Punner, “no Southern gentleman can turn a lady out of doors.

“My salary is suspended during my absence,” said Punner, with his eyes bent on the floor.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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