Friend.
Acker
AK-er
ˈakər
Noun
Example Sentences
"Alright acker?"
"He's a good acker of mine."
Etymology & History
West Country dialect word for friend, used in North Somerset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. Etymology uncertain, possibly from acre (field worker, farmer) suggesting camaraderie among agricultural workers.
Word Details
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Region
North Somerset
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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