seamster

English

noun
Definitions
  • A person who sews clothes professionally

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English semster inherited from Old English sēamestre (seamstress) suffix from English seam (grease, cover with grease).

Origin

English

seam

Gloss

grease, cover with grease

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