THROWSTER

throwster, thrower

(noun) a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

throwster (plural throwsters)

(obsolete) One who twists or spins silk to prepare it for weaving.

(obsolete) A gambler; one who throws dice in gambling.

Synonyms

• (one who twists silk): thrower

Source: Wiktionary


Throw"ster, n. Etym: [Throw + -ster.]

Definition: One who throws or twists silk; a thrower.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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