whittawer

noun

whit·​taw·​er
ˈhwiˌtȯ(ə)r also ˈwi-
variants or less commonly whittaw
plural -s
1
archaic : one who processes skins by tawing (as to form rawhide)
2
chiefly dialectal : a harness maker : saddler

Word History

Etymology

Middle English whittawer, from whitlether whitleather + tawer

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of whittawer was in the 12th century

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“Whittawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whittawer. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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