lime burner

noun

1. a person who makes lime by burning or calcining limestone, shells, etc.

lime burner

noun

1. a person whose job it is to burn limestone to make lime

Word History and Origins

Origin of lime burner¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example Sentences

Is he like Duclosse the mealman, or Lajeunesse the blacksmith, or Garotte the lime-burner-and the rest?

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The little hut of the lime-burner was beyond in a hollow, and behind that again was a lean-to, like a small shed or stable.

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Finally, the lime-burner fixes his fires for the night, rolls himself up in his blanket, and goes to sleep.

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"The man's head is turned," muttered the lime-burner to himself.

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"Well, 'tis true we're getting off to France," said the lime-burner.

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