Elmer
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Elmer
- /ˈɛlmɚ/ US
Where it comes from
Medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, from Old English Æþelmǣr, from æþel (“noble”) + mǣre (“famous”).
proper noun
- A surname transferred from the given name.
- A male given name from Old English transferred back from the surname in the 19th century U.S.
- A city in Missouri.
- A borough of New Jersey.
- A town in Oklahoma.
noun Elmers
- A person who provides personal guidance and assistance to ham radio enthusiasts.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: dewitt, perkin, gantry, teacher, instructor, mentor, tutor, guide, coach, sponsor, consultant, preceptor, supporter, adviser, counselor, guru
Translations
Talk about this word "Elmer." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/elmer. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Elmer. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/elmer "Elmer." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/elmer.Cite this
@misc{elmer_2026,
title = {Elmer},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/elmer},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
