printer's devil
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of printer's devil
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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My newspaper career began at age 16 as a printer’s devil — cleaning presses, melting Linotype lead — for the weekly Ojai Valley News.
From Los Angeles Times
After a post-college sojourn to Russia, where she worked as a journalist, Schreck moved to Seattle and joined Printer’s Devil.
From Seattle Times
Fagan and Willis recall Printer’s Devil as a scrappy company that could thrive in a pre-tech-boom Seattle where rents were cheap and arts grants were plentiful.
From Seattle Times
As the play evolved, the connection to Schreck’s work at Printer’s Devil became clearer, Fagan said.
From Seattle Times
In 2001, Fagan and Willis stepped down from artistic leadership at Printer’s Devil.
From Seattle Times
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