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casemaker

American  
[keys-mey-ker] / ˈkeɪsˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that makes cases, especially for books.

  2. a worker on leather articles who pastes the pieces together for sewing.


Etymology

Origin of casemaker

1325–75; Middle English. See case 2, maker

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By all accounts, Hernández proved an adept casemaker, developing a reputation for delivering results but also aggressive behavior toward friends and foes alike.

From Seattle Times Oct. 11, 2023

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