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brusher|ˈbrʌʃə(r)|
[f. brush v.2 + -er1.]
One who brushes, or uses a brush.
1598Florio, Scopatore, a sweeper, a brusher. 1599Breton Praise Vert. Ladies (1876) 59 If he bee a good brusher, shee is a good laundrer. 1651G. Herbert Jacula Prudentum (ed. 2), Critics are like brushers of noblemen's clothes.
b. techn. in various trades.
1835Ure Philos. Manuf. 204 Operatives engaged in our woollen manufacture:—Wool-sorters..pressers, brushers, and steamers. 1868Derby Mercury 18 Feb., He was engaged as a ‘brusher’ to some men who were blasting.
†c. slang. Obs.
1690B. E. Dict. Cant. Crew, Brusher, an exceeding full Glass. |