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Englisher

American  
[ing-gli-sher, -li-] / ˈɪŋ glɪ ʃər, -lɪ- /

noun

  1. a person who translates from a foreign language into English.


Etymology

Origin of Englisher

First recorded in 1790–1800; English + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Then Vladislav tells his sister, Valery, “I’m more Englisher, and you’re much more Russian.”

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2011

With more than a little help from Englisher John Oliver.

From The Guardian • Jul. 22, 2011

"Am you dat Englisher Massa Benteen from up de ribber?"

From Prisoners of Chance The Story of What Befell Geoffrey Benteen, Borderman, through His Love for a Lady of France by Parrish, Randall

He even went so far as to invite the Englisher to his own cabin, thereby greatly scandalizing his housekeeper—a maiden sister of fifty-two, who had forestalled fate by declaring for the shelf at forty-nine.

From Quaint Courtships by Howells, William Dean

Boer—no," replied Dan; "English—English as I am; leastways Englisher, bein' Amurrican-born myself.

From Stories by English Authors: Africa (Selected by Scribners) by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)