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What does the word engineer originally refer to?

A constructor of military engines.

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  2. A constructor of military engines ✔
  3. A farmer

Why: An engine'er was literally one who builds or operates a siege engine.

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Answer: A constructor of military engines. An engine'er was literally one who builds or operates a siege engine.

  1. Engineering en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering
    referred to "a constructor of military engines"
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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