reckoner

English

Etymology

From Middle English reknere, rekenere, equivalent to reckon + -er. Cognate with Dutch Low Saxon rekener, German Rechner, Afrikaans rekenaar.

Noun

reckoner (plural reckoners)

  1. One who reckons.
  2. (archaic) An accountant; one who computes or calculates.
  3. A computer (technology).

See also

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