glazer

¹

[ gley-zher ]

noun

1. a person who applies a glaze, as to pottery, baked goods, leather, or fur.
2. any mechanical device used to apply a glaze.

Glazer

²

[ gley-zer ]

noun

1. Nathan, 1923–2019, U.S. sociologist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of glazer¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, glazer is from the late Middle English word glauser. See glaze, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Baughman got his start as a glazer, someone who works with glass, in 2004 when he began working for a friend’s dad.

From Washington Times

And what if a doughnut was put through the glazer 25 times?

From Fox News

He held a steady job as a window glazer and got married before authorities realized the mistake in January 2014.

From Seattle Times

He held a steady job as a glazer, got married and had a son before authorities realised the mistake, in January 2014.

From The Guardian

In the following trades Jews formed between one-fourth and nearly two-thirds of the entire workers: watchmakers, tinners, modistes, tailors, glazers, housepainters, coopers and bookbinders.

From Project Gutenberg