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plumber

Noun

plumb=er

WORDNET DICTIONARY

plumber(n = noun.person) pipe fitter - a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances; Array

is a kind of artificer, artisan, craftsman, journeyman

plumber, n. [F. plombier. See Plumb.].

One who works in lead; esp., one who furnishes, fits, and repairs lead pipes. [1913 Webster]
Any worker who installs or repairs piping and related equipment for conveyance of water, gas, or drainage into or out of buildings, or within buildings to fixtures or equipment using water. The type of material used for the conduits varies with the application, and may be may be of lead, iron, copper, glass, palstic, or other material. [PJC]

plumber, n. a person who fits and repairs the apparatus of a water-supply, heating, etc.

Etymology

ME plummer etc. f. OF plommier f. L plumbarius f. plumbum LEAD(2)

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