throwster
nounEtymology From Middle English throwesters pl; equivalent to throw + -ster.
1
Obsolete One who twists or spins silk to prepare it for weaving.
2
Obsolete A gambler; one who throws dice in gambling.
- Synonyms
- thrower
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From Middle English throwesters pl; equivalent to throw + -ster.
Obsolete One who twists or spins silk to prepare it for weaving.
Obsolete A gambler; one who throws dice in gambling.
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