broderer

broderer
\\ˈbrōdərə(r)\ noun (-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Middle English broderere, brouderere, from broderen, brouderen to embroider (modification of Middle French broder, brouder) + -ere -er
: a member of the London City company that represents the guild of embroiderers

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