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glover

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡɫəvɝ// UK //ɡlˈʌvɐ// glover

n. a person who makes or sells gloves. You might see this word today as a family name or in history books about old crafts.

n. a maker or seller of gloves. Historically significant as a trade profession, though now largely restricted to artisanal contexts or used as a surname.


SIMPLE

The local glover crafted a pair of soft leather mittens.

CONTEXTUAL

In the sixteenth century, a master glover would have been a respected member of the local merchant guild.

COMPLEX

While mass production has largely replaced the traditional glover, a few bespoke workshops still exist to provide hand-stitched accessories for high-end fashion houses.

Usage

Commonly encountered as a proper noun (surname) in modern English.

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