"hairworker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hairworkers [plural]
Etymology: From hair + worker. Etymology templates: {{com|en|hair|worker}} hair + worker Head templates: {{en-noun}} hairworker (plural hairworkers)
  1. One who makes jewellery from human hair. Related terms: hairwork
    Sense id: en-hairworker-en-noun-cvxEMx41 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1985, Shirley Bury, An Introduction to Sentimental Jewellery, page 41:",
          "text": "Professional hairworkers had always practised their craft, despite the activities of lady amateurs.",
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