throwster
throwster · throwsters
One who twists or spins silk to prepare it for weavingOne who twists or spins silk to prepare it for weaving.
Meaning
2 senses(obsolete)One who twists or spins silk to prepare it for weaving.
a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn
(obsolete)A gambler; one who throws dice in gambling.
Origin
From Middle English throwesters pl; equivalent to throw + -ster.From Middle English throwesters pl; equivalent to throw + -ster.
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