drawboy
drawboy · drawboys
A boy who operates the harness cords of a drawloomA boy who operates the harness cords of a drawloom.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A boy who operates the harness cords of a drawloom.
Part of a power loom that performs the same function.
Origin
From draw + boy.From draw + boy.
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