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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