luthier

[ loo-tee-er ]

noun

1. a maker of stringed instruments, as violins.

Word History and Origins

Origin of luthier¹

1875–80; < French, equivalent to luth lute ¹ + -ier -ier ²

Example Sentences

And if you'll do me a kindness,' she adds, 'you won't mind calling me Marie Luthier for the future, instead of Godselle.

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M. François Coppée's graceful Luthier de Crémone has already been mentioned.

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The countenance of the luthier brightened when he beheld this unexpected specimen of the Italian's wares.

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However, he set aside these thoughts, and introduced himself to the luthier as having some Cremona Violins for sale.

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After much giving and taking they became the property of the luthier.

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