Millwright
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Either of two related occupations (as follows); the person who holds it.; A craftsman who designs, erects, and builds mills and milling machinery. historical
- 2 a workman who designs or erects mills and milling machinery wordnet
- 3 Either of two related occupations (as follows); the person who holds it.; A tradesperson engaged in the erection of machinery.
"Thus one dear old character in the millwright's shop would do anything for a pupil or premium, who was prepared to disuss fly-fishing."
Example
More examples"Thus one dear old character in the millwright's shop would do anything for a pupil or premium, who was prepared to disuss fly-fishing."
Etymology
From Middle English mylle wryte; equivalent to mill + wright.
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