mender

[men-der]

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noun

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.

Origin of mender

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

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Related Words for mender

shaman, physician, therapist, technician, mender, doctor

Examples from the Web for mender

Historical Examples of mender

She pretended to be a cleaner and mender of lace, but she sold a good many other things.
The Dream
Emile Zola
"Nothing but supper now," said the mender of roads, with a hungry face.
A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens
It was the turn of the mender of roads to say it this time, after observing these operations.
A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens
"Never," answered the mender of roads, recovering his perpendicular.
A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens
"By his tall figure," said the mender of roads, softly, and with his finger at his nose.
A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens

Word Origin and History for mender

n.

late 14c., agent noun from mend (v.).

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