castlewright en · NOUN
Etymology
From castle + wright.
Meanings
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(archaic, historical, rare) One who builds or makes repairs to a castle; a castlebuilder.
Once afloat, the galley was handed over to the castlewrights and hurdisers or bulwark-makers; these tradesmen are not so named in the accounts, but may be found elsewhere.
2017, Susan Rose, Medieval Ships and Warfare:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| castlewrights | Number=Plur | lexicographic |