castlewright

noun

castlewright

noun

Etymology From castle + wright.

1

Archaic, Historical, Rare One who builds or makes repairs to a castle; a castlebuilder.

  • Once afloat, the galley was handed over to the castlewrights and hurdisers or bulwark-makers; these tradesmen are not so named in the accounts, but may be found elsewhere.2017, Susan Rose, Medieval Ships and Warfare:

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