Chaucer

English

Etymology

From Old French chaucier (“maker of chausses”), from chauces (“clothing for the legs, breeches, pantaloons, hose”). Also see case.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈtʃɔːsə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈtʃɑːsɚ/

Proper noun

Chaucer

  1. A rare medieval English surname​, notably borne by Geoffrey Chaucer, a 14th century English author, best remembered for The Canterbury Tales.

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