brackern.
/ˈbrakə/ A government inspector or sorter of goods at the Baltic ports. See brack n.3, brack v.
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1734 Treaty Eng. & Russ. in Magens Insurances II. 592 The Brackers shall be answerable for the Quality of the Goods.
1858 I. S. Homans & I. S. Homans Cycl. Commerce & Commerc. Navigation 1635 Linseed..The year of its growth is stamped on the barrel by sworn inspectors (brackers).
1858 I. S. Homans & I. S. Homans Cycl. Commerce & Commerc. Navigation 1792 When a shipment of tallow is made, the agent is furnished by the selector (bracker) with a sample from each cask.
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