How Do You Spell GAUCHER?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɔːt͡ʃə] (IPA)

Gaucher (ɡoʃeɪ) is a French surname that refers to a person who is left-handed. In French, the word is spelled as "gaucher" which is pronounced with a soft "g" sound at the beginning, followed by "o" and "u" pronounced separately, and ending with "cher" pronounced as "shay." The spelling and pronunciation of the word have remained consistent across languages and cultures. Gaucher is a unique surname that represents the left-handed people in the world.

Common Misspellings for GAUCHER

• gaucheri
• Gautched
• Vauchera
• vaugher
• Gaurhen
• gauchli
• gauseer
• smucher
• cauchor
• gauchery
• glichar
• calucher
• Vauchery

Etymology of GAUCHER

The word "gaucher" has its etymology in Old French. It is derived from the verb "gauchir", which means "to turn aside, stray, or deviate". This verb is linked to the Old High German word "wanch", meaning "crooked" or "limping". Ultimately, both "gauchir" and "wanch" can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "*wankōną", which signifies "to lean" or "to bend". Over time, "gaucher" specifically came to refer to someone who is left-handed, as this is often seen as a deviation from the norm.