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Definition of glosser

glosser

/ˈɡlɒs.ər/
glos · ser
Plural:glossers
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glosser Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A writer of glosses, marginal notes, or explanatory commentaries on a text.

Example

"The medieval glosser added helpful Latin explanations in the margins of the biblical manuscript."

2

A person or machine that applies a shiny, lustrous finish or polish to a surface, such as paper, leather, or photography prints.

Example

"After developing the photographs, the technician passed the damp prints through a heated rotary glosser."

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• Rhymes for glosser

• Nearby Words

glorybush
gloss
glossary
glosser
glossily
glossiness
glossless

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded since Middle English, formed from the verb 'gloss' and the agentive suffix '-er', with two distinct etymological roots: one from Latin 'glossa' (explanatory word or note) and the other from a Scandinavian source akin to Icelandic 'glossi' (spark or luster).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glosser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glosser
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