limeburner

noun

limeburner

noun

Etymology From lime + burn + -er.

1

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.

Derived terms
Limeburners Creek
Related terms
lime burning
Coordinate terms
charcoal burner

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