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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A tradesman who operates a limekiln, burning limestone at high heat to produce quicklime for use as an agricultural manure, in cement, and otherwise. historical

Etymology

From lime + burn + -er.

Related phrases

Limeburners Creek

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