seamster
noun
seam·ster
ˈsēm(p)-stər 
also ˈsem(p)-
: a person employed at sewing
especially
: tailor
Examples of seamster in a Sentence
a talented seamster who dreams of launching his own clothing line
Recent Examples on the Web
The difference, while unnoticeable to the untrained eye, was a detail the seamster wanted to get right.
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Cassandra Jaramillo, Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2021
Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag.
—Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 3 June 2019
Cassandra Jaramillo, Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2021
Gilbert Baker is the seamster responsible for creating the most enduring symbol of the LGBTQ rights movement: the rainbow flag.
—Tim Fitzsimons, NBC News, 3 June 2019
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English semester, semster, from Old English sēamestre seamstress, tailor, from sēam seam
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of seamster was
before the 12th century
Dictionary Entries Near seamster
Cite this Entry
“Seamster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamster. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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