crocker
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈkɹɑkɝ// crock·er
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.
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.
Usage
Archaic; almost entirely replaced by 'potter' in contemporary usage.