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seamster


seam·ster

noun \ˈsēm(p)-stər also ˈsem(p)-\

Definition of SEAMSTER

: a person employed at sewing; especially : tailor

Examples of SEAMSTER

  1. <a talented seamster who dreams of launching his own clothing line>

Origin of SEAMSTER

Middle English semester, semster, from Old English sēamestre seamstress, tailor, from sēam seam
First Known Use: before 12th century

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