Definitions for finders

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finders find·er

Spelling: [fahyn-der]

IPA: /ˈfaɪn dər/

Finders is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 214 anagrams from letters in finders (definrs).

Definitions for finders

noun

1. a person or thing that finds.
2. Photography. a range finder. Also called viewfinder. a camera part or attachment enabling a photographer to determine what will be included in the picture.
3. Astronomy. a small, wide-angled telescope attached to a larger one for locating objects to be studied.
4. a person or firm that acts as agent in initiating a business transaction.

Origin of finders

First recorded in 1250-1300, finder is from the Middle English word findere. See find, -er¹

Examples for finders

I have on two occasions been the finder of the remains of men who have been lost.

The argument of the court goes on the plaintiff's not being a finder.

In case of success, a third of the treasure goes to the finder.

All dogs but the “finder” should stand wholly by sight,—just the reverse of pointing.

By all the rules of treasure-hunting, the finder keeps the treasure.

That is improbable, however, as they could hardly interest the finder.

And I read the finder scales of the television instrument to him.

It remained to be seen who the finder was and what he would do.

The finder had to give them up to the Crown without any remuneration.

"And they say nobody but the finder need apply," interrupted another.