regarder

noun

re·​gard·​er

rə̇ˈgärdər,

rēˈ-,

-gȧdə(r

plural -s

1

: an officer having the right and duty under Old English law to inspect the royal forests and ascertain the presence or absence of trespasses or violations of the law

2

: one that regards

Word History

Etymology

regard entry 2 + -er; translation of Anglo-French regardour

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