Bricker

/ˈbrɪkər/ noun

Definition

A person who lays bricks or builds with bricks; a bricklayer or brick worker.

Etymology

From 'brick' plus '-er' (agent suffix meaning one who does something). This is a straightforward occupational term, though 'bricklayer' is more common in modern usage.

Kelly Says

Old occupational names like 'bricker,' 'bricklayer,' and 'brick maker' all described different specialists in the brick industry—'bricker' is the oldest form but got replaced by the more formal 'bricklayer,' showing how professional language becomes more standardized.

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