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Definition of Piecer
1. n. One who pieces; a patcher.
Definition of Piecer
1. Noun. One who pieces; a patcher. ¹
2. Noun. A child employed in a spinning mill to tie together broken threads. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Piecer
1. one that pieces [n -S] - See also: pieces
Lexicographical Neighbors of Piecer
Literary usage of Piecer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Chambers's Encyclopædia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People by Chambers, W. and R., publ (1876)
"At the age of ten he became a ' piecer ' ш a cotton-factory, and for many years
was engaged in hard work as an operative. An evening school furnished him ..."
2. The Weaver Boy who Became a Missionary: Being the Story of the Life and by Henry Gardiner Adams (1867)
"From " piecer " to Spinner.—Silent and Thoughtful. —Civil and Obliging.—Strong
Thirst for Knowledge.—How Gained.—Value of Odd Moments.—Study of Latin. ..."
3. Chambers' Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the People (1874)
"At the age of ten he became a ' piecer ' in a cotton-factory, and for many years
was engaged in hard work aa an operative. An evening school furnished him ..."
4. The Cotton Manufacturing Industry of the United States by Melvin Thomas Copeland (1912)
"exceeds 1200 spindles, however, a third piecer is employed. ... For assistants,
the American piecer is paid $8.00; the big piecer $4.75 and the little ..."
5. Scottish Law Magazine, and Sheriff Court Reporter by Scotland Sheriff Courts (1862)
"The female pursuer was a child of 13 years of age at the period in question, and
was employed as rove-piecer at a self-acting spinning machine in the ..."
6. The Economic Review by Christian Social Union (Great Britain), Oxford University Branch (1898)
"Mr. Waddington said, before the Labour Commission,— " They (the spinners) have
to employ a ' piecer' and a ' little piecer.' The work that the little piecer ..."
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