A worker or specialist employed in a bleachery; someone whose occupation involves textile bleaching.
From bleachery plus the suffix -ite (meaning a person associated with or belonging to something), following occupational naming patterns.
Bleacherites were highly skilled workers who understood the chemistry of chlorine, lye, and textiles—their expertise was essential but often dangerous before modern safety standards.
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