Calendarer

/ˈkælənˌdɛrər/ noun

Definition

A person who operates a calender machine that presses and smooths fabric or paper.

Etymology

From calender (the machine) plus the agent suffix -er, creating a noun for someone who performs the calendering process.

Kelly Says

This profession was essential during the Industrial Revolution—calendaring made textiles look uniform and beautiful, and skilled calenderers were highly valued factory workers.

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