piecer

piecer
/pee"seuhr/, n.
a person whose occupation is the joining together of pieces or threads, as in textile work.
[1815-25; PIECE + -ER1]

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  • piecer — piec·er …   English syllables

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  • piecer — ˈpēsə(r) noun ( s) 1. : one that pieces : patcher 2. : one that joins or collects pieces; especially : a textile worker who pieces threads …   Useful english dictionary

  • two-piecer — noun Date: 1943 two piece …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • one-piecer — noun see one piece …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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