English
Leader
Leader comes from English lead ‘heavy metal’.
- English1500–presentlead‘heavy metal’
- EnglishtodayLeader
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- English1500–presentlead‘heavy metal’
- EnglishtodayLeader
The story
English surname, both from the noun leader and an occupational use of lead (‘heavy metal’).
Every English word from English lead
Today it means
name A surname originating as an occupation for a person who led a horse and cart.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / English lead / Leader