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Webster 1913 Edition

Joiner

Join′er

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Noun.
1.
One who, or that which, joins.
2.
One whose occupation is to construct articles by joining pieces of wood; a mechanic who does the woodwork (as doors, stairs, etc.) necessary for the finishing of buildings.
“One Snug, the joiner.”
Shak.
Syn. – See
Carpenter
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Webster 1828 Edition

Joiner

JOIN'ER

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Noun.
One whose occupation is to construct things by joining pieces of wood; but appropriately and usually, a mechanic who does the wood-work in the covering and finishing of buildings. This is the true and original sense of the word in Great Britain and in New England. This person is called in New York, a carpenter. [See Carpenter.

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