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ASSAYER

\ɐsˈe͡ɪə], \ɐsˈe‍ɪə], \ɐ_s_ˈeɪ_ə]\

Definitions of ASSAYER

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

One who assays. Specifically: One who examines metallic ores or compounds, for the purpose of determining the amount of any particular metal in the same, especially of gold or silver.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

One who assays. Specifically: One who examines metallic ores or compounds, for the purpose of determining the amount of any particular metal in the same, especially of gold or silver.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

n. One who tries or examines metals.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

An officer of the mint, for the due trial of silver.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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