Adjutor

//ˈædʒətə(r)// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An adjutant; a helper or assistant.
  2. 2
    The upper arm, as opposed to the forearm.

Synonyms

All synonyms
aidhelper

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin adiūtor (“helper, assistant”), from adiuvō (“help, assist”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Middle French adiutoire, adjutoire, from Latin adiūtōrium (“humerus”). Ultimately a doublet of etymology 1.

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