lister

¹

[lis-ter]

noun

1. Also called middlebreaker, middlebuster. Also called lister plow. a plow with a double moldboard, used to prepare the ground for planting by producing furrows and ridges.

2. Also called lister drill. Also called lister planter,. a lister plow fitted with attachments for dropping and covering seeds.

lister

²

[lis-ter]

noun

1. a person who makes or compiles a list, especially an appraiser or assessor.

Lister

³

[lis-ter]

noun

1. Joseph, 1st Baron Lister of Lyme Regis 1827–1912, English surgeon: founder of modern antiseptic surgery.

Lister

¹

/ ˈlɪstə /

noun

1. Joseph, 1st Baron Lister. 1827–1912, British surgeon, who introduced the use of antiseptics

lister

²

/ ˈlɪstə /

noun

1. Also called: lister plough.  middlebreaker.  middle buster. agriculture a plough with a double mouldboard designed to throw soil to either side of a central furrow

Lister

1. British surgeon who, influenced by Pasteur's germ theory of disease, established in 1865 a system of antiseptic measures in hospitals to combat infections. His practices dramatically decreased the number by deaths caused by infection and were gradually adopted in hospitals throughout Europe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lister¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; list ² + -er ¹

Origin of Lister²

First recorded in 1670–80; list ¹ + -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lister¹

C19: from _list ²

Example Sentences

“You are a Z lister. Stop comparing yourself to an actual talented man who had streets closed down for him and was globally recognized.”

From Los Angeles Times

A retired American diplomat, he is birding’s ultimate “big lister,” a star of the small but growing subculture of hypercompetitive bird watchers who scour the globe vying to see as many species as possible.

From New York Times

Writing a personal check also lends some extra security, as you can call your bank and cancel the check if your research into the lister’s identity brings up any concerns.

From Washington Post

"The valuations of many rich listers' companies have soared over the past year - especially the pack of tech businesses known as unicorns," said Mr Watts.

From BBC

The board of listers denied the resort’s grievance, according to minutes, and the Jay Board of Civil Authority denied an appeal.

From Washington Times