mender

[ men-der ]

/ ˈmɛn dər /

a person or thing that mends.

a piece of sheet metal that has been imperfectly tinned but that may be retinned to an acceptable standard.

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Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at mend, -er¹

The mender of nets, too, bent forward from his settle until his breath mingled with the breath of the younger man.
Prisoners of Hope|Mary Johnston
Now, a broken saw is one of the high tests of the genius of the mender.
Adventures In Friendship|David Grayson
"That was perhaps to be expected," answered Mender reflectively.
Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service|H. Irving Hancock
Somewhat to Austen's embarrassment, Mr. Mender's friends were pushing forward.
Mr. Crewe's Career, Complete|Winston Churchill

"By his tall figure," said the mender of roads, softly, and with his finger at his nose.
A Tale of Two Cities|Charles Dickens