throwster
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of throwster
First recorded in 1425–75, throwster is from the late Middle English word throwestre. See throw, -ster
Example Sentences
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Who is the throwster and what is his work?
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
Silk is to be delivered on bobbins from throwster.
From Theory of Silk Weaving A Treatise on the Construction and Application of Weaves, and the Decomposition and Calculation of Broad and Narrow, Plain, Novelty and Jacquard Silk Fabrics by Wolfensberger, Arnold
It is handled here first by the throwster who winds it from the skein and makes different varieties of thread.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)
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