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seamster

American  
[seem-ster, sem-] / ˈsim stər, ˈsɛm- /

noun

  1. a person whose occupation is sewing; tailor.


Etymology

Origin of seamster

before 1000; Middle English semster ( e ), Old English sǣmestre, sēamystre, feminine derivative of sēamere tailor; see seam, -ster

Example Sentences

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“The virus epidemic has accelerated some of the trends that are strangling public higher education,” said Louise Seamster of the University of Iowa and a co-author of the Roosevelt Institute paper.

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2020

As University of Iowa professor of sociology and African American studies Louise Seamster mused on Twitter, “Just got an IT email suggesting the use of lecture-recording software called Panopto. PANOPTO.”

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2020

“I haven’t found anything to dislike about him,” Seamster said with a grin.

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2016

Friendship Corps pairs volunteers such as Martell with clients such as Seamster who can benefit from companionship.

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2016

Seamster said he was told by a driver’s license staffer when he renewed his license that he was the oldest resident in Kootenai County to have a license.

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2016