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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“Regarder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regarder. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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