Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: joker

'joker'

[joker.n.01] as in: a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes

'joker'

[joker.n.02] as in: a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

Examples:
some joker is blocking the driveway

'joker'

[joker.n.03] as in: an inconspicuous clause in a document or bill that affects its meaning in a way that is not immediately apparent

Examples:
when I demanded my money he showed me the joker in the contract

'joker'

[joker.n.04] as in: a playing card that is usually printed with a picture of a jester

Origins

					joker (English)
├── -er (English)
│   ├── -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -eren (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   ├── -or (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ra (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── joke (English)
    └── iocus (Latin)