caser

noun

cas·​er
ˈkāsə(r)
plural -s
1
: one that cases or that makes, packs, or works with cases or casings
2
: a pottery worker who makes block, case, and working molds of plaster of paris

called also blocker

3
: one that applies casing to tobacco leaves or lump tobacco
4
: a shoe-factory worker who selects and bundles paired soles from stock according to orders from the lasting and bottoming departments

Word History

Etymology

2,3case + -er

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“Caser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caser. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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