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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Manufactor, n.2 [e.m.E. (? 1667), f. as Manufactor,n.1] A craftsman, workman, ? espec. one employed in a large workshop or factory. —a 1649 Drummond Wks. (1711) 8.
The king … drew unto him the best artisans and manufactors 1673 Edinb. B. Rec. X. 145.
The manufactors that learnes the cheyldring [etc.]
