English word -or comes from Latin -tor (-er; used to form a masculine agent noun.), Latin praepositus
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -tor | Latin (lat) | -er; used to form a masculine agent noun. |
| praepositus | Latin (lat) | (Medieval) A provost.. (Medieval) A reeve.. A chief, a head.. A prefect.. A president.. An overseer.. One placed in command: a commander, a leader, particularly:. |
| -or | English (eng) | (electrical science) Appended to the names of members of classes of components, especially those that have an extensive property name of the same root suffixed with -ance. Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something. |