millwright

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19
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22
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10

Definition of millwright

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (historical)Either of two related occupations (as follows); the person who holds it.
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noun

  1. (historical)Either of two related occupations (as follows); the person who holds it.
  2. Either of two related occupations (as follows); the person who holds it.
    “Thus one dear old character in the millwright's shop would do anything for a pupil or premium, who was prepared to disuss fly-fishing.”
    “The recent influx of repairs and overhaul work on traction motors and generators from electric and diesel-electric multiple-units has resulted in the electricians taking over the area used by the millwrights, who have been transferred to a building near the forge, alongside the carpenters. [p162] Eastleigh Locomotive Works: Layout and functions of shops [...] Millwrights: Works machinery maintenance, overhaul of breakdown cranes.”

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Etymology

From Middle English mylle wryte; equivalent to mill + wright.

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