limeburner en · NOUN
Etymology
From lime + burn + -er.
Meanings
- (historical) A tradesman who operates a limekiln, burning limestone at high heat to produce quicklime for use as an agricultural manure, in cement, and otherwise.
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| limeburners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
ota كیرججی (limekiln operator) · tr kireççi (limekiln operator) · fr chaufournier (limekiln operator)