Elmer

//ˈɛlmɚ// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A person who provides personal guidance and assistance to ham radio enthusiasts.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname transferred from the given name.
  2. 2
    A male given name from Old English transferred back from the surname in the 19th century U.S.
  3. 3
    A city in Missouri.
  4. 4
    A borough of New Jersey.
  5. 5
    A town in Oklahoma.

Etymology

Medieval variant of the given name Aylmer, from Old English Æþelmǣr, from æþel (“noble”) + mǣre (“famous”).

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