# Glover

/ˈɡɫəvɝ/ (US) · /ɡlˈʌvɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/glover
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- The local glover crafted a pair of soft leather mittens.
- In the sixteenth century, a master glover would have been a respected member of the local merchant guild.
- 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 notes

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

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