vineyardist

[ vin-yer-dist ]

noun

1. a person who owns or operates a vineyard.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vineyardist¹

First recorded in 1840–50; vineyard + -ist

Example Sentences

Regrafting is done one joint lower than the first operation to avoid dead wood; this brings the union below the surface of the ground, and the vineyardist must expect many cion roots to try his patience.

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The tools to be used in tilling grapes vary with the topography of the vineyard, the kind of soil and the preferences of the vineyardist.

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The vineyardist who is but a casual observer of the relation of vineyard operations to the life events and the welfare of his vines will take the crop of weeds as his guide.

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On the other hand, the careful vineyardist can expect the best and earliest results from vines on the upright or vertical supports.

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If the vineyardist maintains the arms permanently, these spurs furnish the fruiting wood for the succeeding year.

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