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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGrainger
/ˈɡreɪn.dʒər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A historical occupational term for a farm manager, bailiff, or person in charge of a granary.
"The medieval estate records frequently listed the grainger as responsible for the annual grain tithes." - 2
A proper noun or proprietary name widely recognized in commercial contexts, such as industrial supply distribution.
"The maintenance crew ordered the replacement parts through Grainger early this morning."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English, originating as an occupational surname for a farm bailiff or the keeper of a granary, stemming from the Old French word 'greinier'. Over centuries, it transitioned primarily into a proper noun denoting individuals, historical figures, or prominent industrial supply enterprises.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Grainger" is said worldwide
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grangier
Transliteration: ɡʁɑ̃.ʒje
"Le grangier gérait les récoltes de blé du domaine."
Scheunenverwalter
Transliteration: /ˈʃɔɪ̯nənfɛɐ̯ˌvaltɐ/
"Der Scheunenverwalter kontrollierte die Getreidelager."
fattore
Transliteration: /fatˈto.re/
"Il fattore gestiva i magazzini di grano."
granero
Transliteration: /ɡɾaˈne.ɾo/
"El administrador supervisaba el granero principal."
administrador de celeiro
Transliteration: /ɐd.mi.nis.tɾaˈdoɾ dʒi seˈlej.ɾu/
"O administrador de celeiro cuidava da colheita."
अन्नाध्यक्ष
Transliteration: annadhyaksh
"अन्नाध्यक्ष ने अनाज के गोदाम की देखरेख की।"
粮仓管理员
Transliteration: liángcāng guǎnlǐyuán
"粮仓管理员负责记录所有的收成。"
곡물창고 관리자
Transliteration: gokmulchanggo gwanrija
"곡물창고 관리자가 수확물을 검수했다."
穀倉管理人
Transliteration: kokusō kanrinin
"穀倉管理人が収穫された麦を管理していた。"
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