Bider

/ˈbaɪdər/ noun

Definition

One who bides, waits, or remains in a place; someone who stays put.

Etymology

From Old English 'bīdan' (to remain, wait), with the agent suffix '-er' indicating a person who performs the action.

Kelly Says

In old literature, a 'bider' might be someone who stays put during a storm or waits patiently for news—it's the opposite of a wanderer.

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