Broderer

noun

Bro·​der·​er

ˈbrōdərə(r)

plural -s

: a member of the London City company that represents the guild of embroiderers

Word History

Etymology

Middle English broderere, brouderere, from broderen, brouderen to embroider (modification of Middle French broder, brouder) + -ere -er

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