throwster

English

Etymology

From Middle English throwesters pl; equivalent to throw +‎ -ster.

Noun

throwster (plural throwsters)

  1. (obsolete) One who twists or spins silk to prepare it for weaving.
  2. (obsolete) A gambler; one who throws dice in gambling.

Synonyms

References

  • Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913).
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