"patternmaker" meaning in English

See patternmaker in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: patternmakers [plural]
Etymology: From pattern + maker. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pattern|maker}} pattern + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} patternmaker (plural patternmakers)
  1. Someone whose occupation is to make patterns, especially those used as a guide in the manufacture of something else. Categories (topical): Occupations, People
    Sense id: en-patternmaker-en-noun-~6NqUqZg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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