all-rounder

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Etymology

From earlier all-round (“versatile”) +‎ -er, sense “versatile person” from 1875.[1]

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Noun

all-rounder (plural all-rounders)

  1. (chiefly British) A versatile person, able to do many things well; used especially in reference to being good at various sports.
  2. (cricket) A player who is skilled in both batting and bowling.
  3. (archaic) A shirt collar going all round the neck and meeting in front.

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References

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “all-round”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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