Genapper

/dʒəˈnæpər/ noun

Definition

A worker or craftsperson who operates machinery for napping fabric or who produces genappe textiles.

Etymology

Agent noun formed from 'genap' or 'genappe' plus the productive English suffix '-er,' indicating someone who performs the action.

Kelly Says

In medieval Genappe, being a skilled genapper was a prestigious trade—these workers understood the precise conditions needed to create that perfect glossy nap that made the cloth so desirable.

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