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Webster 1913 Edition

Assayer

As-say′er

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Noun.
One who assays. Specifically: One who examines metallic ores or compounds, for the purpose of determining the amount of any particular metal in the same, especially of gold or silver.

Webster 1828 Edition

Assayer

ASSA'YER

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Noun.
One who examines metals to find their quantity and purity. An officer of the mint, whose business is to try the weight and purity of metals.

Definition 2024

assayer

assayer

English

Noun

assayer ‎(plural assayers)

  1. One who assays, or performs chemical tests on metals.

Etymology

assay +‎ -er

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