Piecener
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Piecener is a noun meaning (historical) Someone who supplies rolls of wool to the slubbing machine (a billy) in a wool mill.
Meaning
(historical) Someone who supplies rolls of wool to the slubbing machine (a billy) in a wool mill.
More Meanings
- (historical) A worker in a wool mill who repairs broken yarn by twisting them together.
Word Forms
- pieceners
Synonyms for piecener
Depending on context, synonyms include piecer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rollerman, woolwinder, woolwasher, piecer, shearer, woolcomber.
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