luthier
[loo-tee-er]
- a maker of stringed instruments, as violins.
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Origin of luthier
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After much giving and taking they became the property of the luthier.
The ViolinGeorge Hart
The countenance of the luthier brightened when he beheld this unexpected specimen of the Italian's wares.
The ViolinGeorge Hart
However, he set aside these thoughts, and introduced himself to the luthier as having some Cremona Violins for sale.
The ViolinGeorge Hart
Word Origin and History for luthier
n.
"lute-maker," 1879, from French luthier, from luth (see lute).
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