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ˈplate-ˌmaker
[f. plate n. + maker.]
†1. A maker of plate-armour. Obs. rare.
1297Coram Rege Roll (1898) 143 Johannem le Platemaker.
2. One who makes plates of various kinds; e.g. a manufacturer of photographic plates.
1772J. Wedgwood Let. 22 July (1965) 127, I have ordered another sett of plate makers to work, and will if possible have a sufficient stock of those every day Articles. 18631st Rep. Children's Employment Commission 3 in Parl. Papers XVIII. 1 Flat pressers... It includes dishmakers, platemakers, saucermakers, and cup and bowl makers. 1889Anthony's Photogr. Bull. II. 182 A plate-maker issuing developing formulæ for his plates. 1905Westm. Gaz. 21 Jan. 14/2 The plate-maker..is constantly increasing the sensitiveness of his wares.
3. One who casts or prepares plates for engraving or printing.
1904Athenæum 21 May 645/1 We feel pleasure in congratulating..the publisher and the editors, and including the printers, plate-makers, and binders. |