Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English fiþelere; equivalent to fithele +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfið(ə)lər(ə)/

Noun

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fithelere

  1. A musician who plays a bowed string instrument; a viol player.
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Descendants

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  • English: fiddler
  • Scots: fiddler
  • Yola: vidler

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