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thatcher

thatcher

1 9.6
A person who makes roofs from straw or reeds
  • noun
  • /ˈθætʃər/
: techador
  • A thatcher's son?

So Thatcher of course, was a big beast, a formidable figure, and now there are no thatchers, no bends, no shores.

Examples

  • I'm the thatcher.

    A Knight's Tale (2001)

  • After the storm, the homeowners called the thatcher to repair the damaged roof.

  • Well, a thatcher I am.

    A Knight's Tale (2001)

  • -Not in a thatcher's chamber.

    A Knight's Tale (2001)

  • As I said, thatcher.

    A Knight's Tale (2001)

  • So Thatcher of course, was a big beast, a formidable figure, and now there are no thatchers, no bends, no shores.

    Triggernometry

  • The thatcher skillfully placed each reed to create a sturdy and weather-resistant roof.

  • In the village, the experienced thatcher was known for his ability to create beautiful roofs from natural materials.

Synonyms

roofer
vsthatcher
14 3.4

A person who builds or fixes the top of a house

specializes in making roofs from plant materials like straw and reeds

How Skilled

thatcher
1 9.6
apprentice
83 3.4

Surface Forms

thatcher singular
thatchers plural

Morphology

thatcher = thatch (transparent) = thatch + er

Standard agent noun formation from the verb 'thatch' with the suffix '-er'.

Etymology

The word thatcher comes from thatch, which means a roof made of straw or reeds, and the ending -er means 'someone who does'. So a thatcher is literally someone who makes or repairs a 'thatch' roof, which is why the word means a person skilled in that craft.