noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person in charge of the operation of a gun. historical
2. 2
   A person who creates firework displays.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From fire + worker.

Etymology 2

From firework + -er.

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