waxworker

English

noun
Definitions
  • A worker in the wax industry.
  • An artist who makes waxworks.
  • (archaic) A bee that produces wax.

Etymology

Compound from English wax (increase, grow, fit of anger, soft oily substance, become) + English worker.

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English

worker

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