Meaning

noun set that receives radio or tv signals

noun (law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties

noun earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds

originInherited from Middle English receyvour, from Anglo-Norman receverre, receivour et al., later also reformed as receive + -er. Compare recevor, rescaivour.

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