"knifemaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: knifemakers [plural]
Etymology: From knife + maker. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|knife|maker}} knife + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} knifemaker (plural knifemakers)
  1. Someone who makes knives. Synonyms: cutler, bladesmith Related terms: knifemaking, cutlery Coordinate_terms: swordmaker
    Sense id: en-knifemaker-en-noun-vROF3KJm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Craftsmen

Inflected forms

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