asker

1 of 2

noun (1)

ask·​er

ˈa-skər, 

ˈä-

plural -s

: one that asks:

a

: one that asks questions : inquirer

b

: one that asks favors, gifts, or alms : suppliant, beggar

asker

2 of 2

noun (2)

as·​ker

ˈa-skər

plural -s

dialectal, England

: water newt

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from asken + -er

Noun (2)

Middle English ascre

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Rhymes for asker

• masker
• tasker