limeburner

English

Etymology

From lime +‎ burn +‎ -er.

Noun

limeburner (plural limeburners)

1. (chiefly historical) A tradesman who operates a limekiln, burning limestone at high heat to produce quicklime for use as an agricultural manure, in cement, and otherwise.

Coordinate terms

(tradesman operating a kiln):

• charcoal burner

 

Related terms

• lime burning