Windster
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwaɪnd.stə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Windster is a noun meaning (historical) A person who winds wool, silk, thread, etc.
Meaning
(historical) A person who winds wool, silk, thread, etc.
Example Sentences
Silk-winders or windsters easily became weavers.
Your windster must always have a bowl of cold water by her, to dip her fingers in, and to sprinkle very often the said bar, that the heat may not burn the thread.
Word Forms
- windsters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include winder, woolwinder, spinster, wickmaker, windle, yarnwindle.
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