fourdrinier

noun

four·​dri·​nier ˌfȯr-drə-ˈnir 

fu̇r-ˈdri-nē-ər,

fȯr-

variants often Fourdrinier

: a machine for making paper in an endless web

Word History

Etymology

Henry & Sealy Fourdrinier

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Fourdrinier

biographical name

Four·​dri·​nier ˌfȯr-drə-ˈnir 

fu̇r-ˈdri-nē-ər,

fȯr-

Henry 1766–1854 and his brother Sealy 1774–1847 English papermakers and inventors