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luthier Definition

lu·thier (lo̵̅o̅tē ər)

noun

a maker of stringed instruments, orig. of lutes

Etymology: Fr < luth, lute (< OFr leüt, lute) + -ier, -er

luthier Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • local: While in town, Sean manages to get his frets dressed - ooh matron - by local luthier, Gordy Bischoff.

Noun used with modifier

  • resident: Resident luthier David Rattray can be seen in the string workshop maintaining the Royal Academy of Music's stringed instrument collection.

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