Chaucer

English

Etymology

From Middle English Chaucer, from Old French chaucier (maker of chausses), from chauces (clothing for the legs, breeches, pantaloons, hose). Also see case.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtʃɔːsə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈtʃɔsɚ/, /ˈtʃɑsɚ/
  • (General New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˈtʃoːsɘ/

Proper noun

Chaucer

  1. A rare medieval English surname, notably borne by Geoffrey Chaucer, a 14th century English author, best remembered for The Canterbury Tales.
  2. (by extension) Geoffrey Chaucer or his works.

Translations


Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

from Old French chaucier (maker of chausses), from chauces (clothing for the legs, breeches, pantaloons, hose).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tʃau̯ˈsɛːr/, /ˈtʃau̯sər/

Proper noun

Chaucer

  1. A medieval English surname.
  2. (rare) Geoffrey Chaucer (14th century English poet)

Descendants

References

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