vinedresser

American  

[vahyn-dres-er] / ˈvaɪnˌdrɛs ər /

noun

1. a person who tends or cultivates vines, especially grapevines.

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vinedresser British  

/ ˈvaɪnˌdrɛsə /

noun

1. a person who prunes, tends, or cultivates grapevines

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Etymology

Origin of vinedresser

First recorded in 1550–60; vine + dresser ²

Example Sentences

A vinedresser constantly watches over his vineyard, cutting away and pruning branches as they grow and decay and harvesting the fruit as it ripens.

From Washington Times • Mar. 17, 2015

Thou shalt not be overwearied with waiting; one year and then— Barren fig-tree, dost thou hear what a striving there is between the vinedresser and the husbandman for thy life?

From The Riches of Bunyan Selected from His Works by Bunyan, John

What is it that the vinedresser cuts away with his pruning-knife?

From The Ministry of Intercession A Plea for More Prayer by Murray, Andrew

Well, for my part," said the vinedresser, "I will encourage all that teach my children to do what is right.

From Fanny, the Flower-Girl, or, Honesty Rewarded by Bunbury, Selina

Opposite compare Alfio lived massaro Cola, the vinedresser, who was as rich as a pig, and had one daughter at home.

From Under the Shadow of Etna Sicilian Stories from the Italian of Giovanni Verga by Verga, Giovanni