An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A person who uses or exploits something, such as a computer.

Etymology (EN): From use; M.E. usen from O.Fr. user “to use, employ,” from V.L. *usare “to use,” from L. uti “to use.”

Etymology (PE): Kârbar “user,” from bé kâr bordan “to use.”