What does "proofer" mean?

A chamber used in baking that encourages fermentation of dough by yeast through warm temperatures and controlled humidity.

What is a synonym for "proofer"?

Common synonyms include: devil, printer.

//ˈpɹuːfə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A chamber used in baking that encourages fermentation of dough by yeast through warm temperatures and controlled humidity.
2
One who proofs.
"There was a time when the half-tone photographer received considerable more in wages than did the proofer."
3
A printer used to make proofing copies that look like how it will come out of the press.
"In graphic arts industry, in order to utilize color effectively, often a proofer is employed to simulate the reproductions of a press that is used to produce high-quality printed matters for clients."

"There was a time when the half-tone photographer received considerable more in wages than did the proofer."

From proof + -er.

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