angler

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage
  2. noun a fisherman who uses a hook and line
  3. noun fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey

Etymology

From Middle English angler, angleer, angeler, equivalent to angle + -er.

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