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lim·er
I. \ˈlīmə(r)\ noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French limier, from Old French liemier, from lien leash, band, tie + -ier -er — more at lien
archaic : a leash hound; especially : bloodhound
II. noun
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Etymology: lime (II) + -er
1. : one that snares birds with birdlime
2. : one that uses or applies lime; especially : a tannery worker who soaks hides and skins in lime solution to loosen the hair — called also limeman |