Word
crocker
Phoneticscrock·er
/ˈkɹɑkɝ/
Definition
n. a person who makes pots and other items out of clay. This is an old word for a potter that people rarely use today.
n. a maker of earthenware vessels or pottery. Primarily encountered in historical texts or as a surname origin.
Examples
“The village crocker finished the clay bowls.”
“Historical records from the medieval village mention a local crocker who supplied the manor with storage jars.”
“While the term has largely been supplanted by 'potter' in modern English, the crocker was once a vital artisan in every rural community, turning local clay into essential household goods.”
Examples
simple
“The village crocker finished the clay bowls.”
contextual
“Historical records from the medieval village mention a local crocker who supplied the manor with storage jars.”
complex
“While the term has largely been supplanted by 'potter' in modern English, the crocker was once a vital artisan in every rural community, turning local clay into essential household goods.”
Usage
Archaic; almost entirely replaced by 'potter' in contemporary usage.
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