noun
Meaning 1
One who assays, or performs chemical tests on metals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
assayer
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noun
Meaning 2
an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: analyst
History
Etymology
From Middle English assaier, assaiour, from Anglo-Norman assaiour; equivalent to assay + -er.