Mercer

/ˈmʌrsər/
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Other forms: Mercers

Definitions of Mercer
  1. noun
    British maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866)
    synonyms: John Mercer
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    example of:
    manufacturer, producer
    someone who manufactures something
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