Delver

/ˈdɛlvər/ noun

Definition

A person who delves; someone who digs or investigates thoroughly and carefully.

Etymology

From 'delve' (verb) + '-er' (agent suffix). The '-er' suffix attaches to verbs to name someone who performs the action. 'Delver' has been used since Middle English, though it's not extremely common today.

Kelly Says

English lets us build 'delver,' 'digger,' 'explorer,' and 'investigator'—slightly different flavors of the same action. 'Delver' sounds more scholarly and deliberate than 'digger.'

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