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ˈstereoˌtyper
[f. stereotype v. + -er1. Cf. F. stéréotypeur.]
One who stereotypes.
1. One who makes stereotype plates.
1818Todd (citing Entick). 1841Civil Engin. & Arch. Jrnl. IV. 56/2 Fresh burnt plaster..is always adopted by the cunning stereotypers, for they state that if it simply stands a fortnight, the casts will not be so good. 1882Daily News 29 Nov. 6/5 Wanted,..experienced Stereotyper for Daily and Weekly Newspaper.
2. fig. One who fixes unchangingly.
1890C. Martyn W. Phillips, Agitator 519 A propounder of truth—not a stereotyper of it into statutes.
So ˈstereoˌtypery, (a) the business of making stereotypes; (b) a place where stereotypes are made, a stereotype-foundry.
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