Boulter

/ˈboʊltər/ noun

Definition

A person or device that bolts or sifts flour and grain, or a type of cloth used for sifting.

Etymology

From boult (to sift) plus the agent suffix -er; the word describes both the tool and the person using it.

Kelly Says

In medieval times, a boulter was a skilled professional—bolting cloth was expensive and the technique required practice, making it a legitimate trade job.

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