limer
1 of 2noun (1)
lim·er
ˈlīmə(r)
plural -s
archaic
: a leash hound
especially : bloodhound
limer
2 of 2noun (2)
"
plural -s
1
: one that snares birds with birdlime
2
: one that uses or applies lime
especially : a tannery worker who soaks hides and skins in lime solution to loosen the hair
called also limeman
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English, from Middle French limier, from Old French liemier, from lien leash, band, tie + -ier -er
Noun (2)
lime entry 2 + -er