MECHANICIAN

Noun

mechanician (plural mechanicians)

(dated) One skilled in the theory or construction of machines.

The Yankees, the first mechanicians in the world, are engineers-- just as the Italians are musicians and the Germans metaphysicians-- by right of birth. -- from From The Earth To The Moon by Jules Verne.

(dated) One skilled in building, using, or repairing machines, or who makes machines or tools.

Shortly after being removed to the hospital Wright recovered consciousness and sent for Taylor, his mechanician. -- "Fatal fall of Wright airship", New York Times September 18th 1908

(dated) One skilled in mechanics.

(dated) A machinist.

(dated) A scientifically trained practitioner.

(dated) A mechanic.

Source: Wiktionary


Mech`a*ni"cian, n. Etym: [Cf. F. mécanicien. See Mechanic.]

Definition: One skilled in the theory or construction of machines; a machinist. Boyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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