stillman

noun

still·man ˈstil-mən

: one who owns or operates a still

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Robin Morton, a stillman, told me with a hearty laugh. —

Liza Weisstuch, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stillman was circa 1864

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“Stillman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stillman. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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