An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
English-French-Persian

A person who designs, constructs, or works with engines or machines.

M.E. engin(e)our, from O.Fr. engigneor, from L.L. ingeniare, → engine.

Mohandes, from Ar. muhandis "measurer," from Pers. andâzé, → measure.

The action, work, or profession of an engineer.

→ engineer + → -ing.