Bachler
/ˈbæklər/noun
An unmarried man, often used in historical contexts.
Did you know?The term 'bachelor' originates from a medieval Latin word for a young knight, suggesting a link between singlehood and martial prowess or nobility in historical contexts.
Etymological Timeline
Medieval Latin
Latin
baccalarius
“A young man, often a servant or a novice in a guild.”
12th Century
Old French
baceler
“A young knight or someone of lower rank.”
14th Century
Middle English
bacheler
“An unmarried man, often implying a knight or noble.”
Modern English
English
bachelor
“An unmarried man, especially one who is socially or professionally successful.”
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