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† ˈmetallary Obs.
[ad. L. metallārius miner, f. metallum metal n.: see -ary. Cf. OF. metallaire.]
a. A miner or worker in metals.
b. One skilled in the nature and kinds of metals.
1641J. Trappe Theol. Theol. iii. 135 Do herein as the Wise Merchant or Metallary, who..digs deeper and deeper till he be owner of the whole treasure. 1657Trapp Comm. Ps. xvii. 611 Thou hast tryed mee, as Metallaries do their gold and silver. 1686A. Horneck Crucif. Jesus 793 Metallaries, and Lapidists,..that make a very strict examination, whether the precious stone be truly oriental or no. |