limeburner

English

Etymology

lime +‎ burn +‎ -er

Noun

limeburner (plural limeburners)

  1. (chiefly historical) A tradesman who operates a limekiln, burning limestone at high heat to produce quicklime for use as an agricultural manure, in cement, and otherwise.

Coordinate terms

(tradesman operating a kiln):

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