pantser
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Etymology
From the expression fly by the seat of one's pants.
Pronunciation
Noun
pantser (plural pantsers)
- (slang, writing) An author who writes their story without a plan or an outline.
- Coordinate term: plotter
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Etymology
From Middle Dutch panser, from Middle High German pantzer, from Old French panciere (whence Middle Dutch panchier), from panse (“belly”), from Medieval Latin panceria. The current spelling and pronunciation has been influenced by German Panzer.
Pronunciation
Noun
pantser n (plural pantsers, diminutive pantsertje n)
Derived terms
Descendants
- Afrikaans: pantser
- → West Frisian: pânser
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