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veiner|ˈveɪnə(r)|
[f. vein n. or v.]
1. a. (See quot. 1883, and cf. veining vbl. n. 1 b.)
1864[F. W. Robinson] Mem. Jane Cameron I. 119 There were..menders and darners, veiners and winders,..needle⁓women [etc.]. 1883Simmonds Dict. Trade, Veiner, a sewer of muslin in the neighbourhood of Belfast.
b. One who makes veins in artificial flowers.
1881Instr. Census Clerks (1885) 55 [Artificial] Flower Making: Stiffener. Cutter-out. Veiner. Ibid., Leaf Making:..Cutter-out. Veiner. Shader.
2. In wood-carving, a small V-shaped tool used for making veins in leaves.
1895Rowe Chip-Carving 31 If the student has not a V tool he can use the veiner. |