"overcaster" meaning in English

See overcaster in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: overcasters [plural]
Etymology: From overcast + -er. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|overcast|er}} overcast + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} overcaster (plural overcasters)
  1. (bookbinding) One who overcasts.

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