Copiers

/ˈkɑpiərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of copier; machines that make duplicate copies of documents, or people who imitate or reproduce something.

Etymology

From 'copy' (from Latin 'copia' meaning abundance, and later 'copiare' meaning to copy) plus the agent suffix '-er' to indicate someone or something that performs the action.

Kelly Says

The word 'copy' comes from Latin 'copia' meaning abundance—originally because a manuscript was considered an abundant resource or a rich copy of knowledge to distribute.

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