maltster

[mawlt-ster]

noun

a maker of or dealer in malt.

Origin of maltster

First recorded in 1325–75, maltster is from the Middle English word malt(e)stere. See malt, -ster

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Examples from the Web for maltster

A troubled look spread over the broad face of that provincial diplomatist, Mr. Foster the maltster; he knew where the danger lay.
Quisant|Anthony Hope
So the task of the maltster is to commence the change of the starch in the grain into sugar.
Marvels of Scientific Invention|Thomas W. Corbin
On the local requirements Mr. Foster the maltster was a very Baedeker.
Quisant|Anthony Hope
There must be few who have not heard of the Irishman who was hired by a Yarmouth maltster to help in loading a ship.
The Book of Noodles|W. A. Clouston

"Crooked folk will last a long while," said the maltster, grimly, and not in the best humour.
Far from the Madding Crowd|Thomas Hardy

British Dictionary definitions for maltster

maltster

noun

a person who makes or deals in malt

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Word Origin and History for maltster

"maker of malt," early 14c. (late 13c. as a surname), from malt + -ster.