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maltwoman

maltwoman

9.9
A woman who makes or sells grain used to make beer
  • noun
  • Archaic
: maltre
  • The maltwoman supplied the local brewery with her best batch of malted barley.

Examples

  • The maltwoman prepared the barley for brewing.

  • The role of a maltwoman was essential in traditional beer production.

  • In the old village, every maltwoman was known for her unique recipe.

  • Many maltwomen in the region are skilled artisans.

  • The maltwoman sold her handcrafted malt to several local pubs.

  • In ancient times, the maltwoman played a vital role in the village's brewing tradition.

  • During the festival, the maltwoman showcased her malt at the market.

Synonyms

maltster
vsmaltwoman
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A person who makes malt used to make beer or whisky

is used specifically for a female who performs that work

Surface Forms

maltwoman singular
maltwomen plural

Morphology

maltwoman = malt + woman (transparent) = malt + woman

A straightforward compound: 'malt' + 'woman' denotes a woman who makes or sells malt, which is directly inferable.

Etymology

Maltwoman joins malt, a word meaning 'grain prepared for beer or whisky', and woman, so it means a woman who makes or sells 'malt' for brewing or distilling.