custumer

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman custumer, custumier; by surface analysis, custume +‎ -er. First attested in c. 1399.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkustuˈmeːr/, /ˈkustumər/

Noun

custumer (plural custumers)

  1. A customs officer; a collector of import or export duties.
  2. A frequent customer of a business.
  3. (rare) A frequent employee, tenant, or visitor.
  4. (rare) A merchant liable to pay customs.

Descendants

  • English: customer
  • Middle Scots: custumar, custumer

References

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