Cleamer

/ˈkliːmər/ noun

Definition

A person who works with clay or applies cleam to structures; a clay worker or plasterer.

Etymology

From 'cleam' + the agent suffix '-er.' Medieval craftspeople were specifically named for their materials—a cleamer held a recognized skill and guild membership.

Kelly Says

In medieval guild records, cleamers had their own strict standards and apprenticeships—they had to prove they could make watertight seals that would last decades, which required real expertise!

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