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caner

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/ ˈkeɪ nər /

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noun

a person who works with cane, especially one who produces canework for chairs.

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Origin of caner

First recorded in 1865–70; cane + -er¹

Words nearby caner

cane gall, cane grass, canegrub, canella, cane piece, caner, cane rat, cane reed, canescent, cane sugar, Canes Venatici

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Example sentences from the Web for caner

The erection of this building in 1749 is largely due to the efforts of Dr. Caner, who was then rector.
The Loyalists of Massachusetts|James H. Stark
Dr. Caner's house stood close to King's chapel on the north side of the old burying-ground, and was a rough wooden structure.
The Loyalists of Massachusetts|James H. Stark
It has been said, also, that Dr. Caner died in London in 1792.
The Loyalists of Massachusetts|James H. Stark
Dr. Caner died in England at the close of the year 1792 in his ninety-third year.
The Loyalists of Massachusetts|James H. Stark

In this case, however, instead of cord we used cane strips, which we had bought from a chair caner.
The Scientific American Boy|A. Russell (Alexander Russell) Bond

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