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stitcher|ˈstɪtʃə(r)|
[f. stitch v.1 + -er1.]
1. One who stitches or sews. In literary use as a general term; in technical use, a person employed in some operation specifically called ‘stitching’ (e.g. in shoemaking, bookbinding). † Formerly also a contemptuous term for a tailor.
1589Nashe Anat. Absurd. B 4 b, Some stitcher, Weauer, spendthrift, or Fidler. a1613Overbury A Wife etc. (1638) 258 Shee that sets the first quest of enquiry amongst her gossips for new fashions shall not refuse a stitcher for her second husband. 1805Mod. London 443 Printers, engravers, stitchers, binders, type-founders. 1858A. A. Procter Leg. & Lyrics 212 Where the weary stitcher Toils for daily bread. 1878Simpson Sch. Shaks. I. 142 The stitcher or binder..confounded the previous confusion by misplacing several of the scenes. 1886Athenæum 7 Aug. 180/3 The Sicilian stitchers..who supplied models to the Venetians..for needlework.
b. In combination with to adv. In quot. fig.
a1637B. Jonson Under-woods, Epigr. to Counsellor 8 The names..Of Hirelings, Wranglers, Stitchers-to of strife.
2. A tool or machine used for stitching.
1862Times 12 June 6/2 The blank sole-cutting machine will cut out 60 soles in a minute, and the stitcher will stitch them on..at the rate of about 50 seconds for each shoe. 1901Munsey's Mag. XXV. 439/2 Carrying the magic power of steam to stitchers and folders. |