Glovemaker

/ˈɡlʌvˌmeɪkər/ noun

Definition

A person whose job is to make or craft gloves.

Etymology

From 'glove' + 'maker' (one who makes). In medieval times, glovemakers were important craftspeople who belonged to guilds and trained for years.

Kelly Says

Glovemakers were so important in medieval cities that they had their own trade guilds and neighborhoods—Paris, London, and Florence were famous for their master glovemakers who created luxury gloves for royalty!

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