sweepwasher en · NOUN
Etymology
From sweep + washer.
Meanings
- (dated) One who extracts the residuum of precious metals from the sweepings, potsherds, etc., of refineries of gold and silver, or places where those metals are used.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sweepwashers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |