pavior
Americannoun
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a person that paves; paver.
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a material used for paving.
Etymology
Origin of pavior
1375–1425; alteration of late Middle English pavier; see pave, -ier 1
Example Sentences
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The hero of the affair was an Irishman, named Baker, who relieved the monotony of his work as a master pavior by acting Sir John Falstaff and other parts.
From The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield by Robins, Edward
I expect to see you marry a pavior yet, either one who lays down or one who tears up paving-stones.”
From Stories by American Authors, Volume 2 by Various
The question of the war with England is debated by every native pavior and hodman of New York.
From North America — Volume 1 by Trollope, Anthony
"Why you see the pavior undertook something above his strength."
From The Confidence-Man by Melville, Herman
The ox-driver in the fields, the pavior in the city streets, the laborer on the railroad, the lumberer in the woods, the girl in the factory, each has a claim on him.
From Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 3 (of 3) by Parker, Theodore
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