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Chaucer
CHAW-suh
Chaucer (name) means a rare medieval English surname, most famously borne by Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales. Example: “Geoffrey Chaucer is often called the father of English literature.”
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A rare medieval English surname, most famously borne by Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales.
"Geoffrey Chaucer is often called the father of English literature."
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Etymology
From Old French chaucier, "hose-maker, hosier."
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What does “Chaucer” mean?
The word “Chaucer” means a rare medieval English surname, most famously borne by Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales.
How do you pronounce “Chaucer”?
“Chaucer” is pronounced CHAW-suh (/ˈt͡ʃɔsɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chaucer” in a sentence?
Here is “Chaucer” used in a sentence: “Geoffrey Chaucer is often called the father of English literature.”
What part of speech is “Chaucer”?
“Chaucer” is a name.
Where does the word “Chaucer” come from?
The word “Chaucer” comes from Old French. From Old French chaucier, "hose-maker, hosier.".
