[Cf. G. wollwirker.] One who works in wool.
1372. Cal. Wills Crt. Husting, Lond., II. (1890), 151. [The light of] Wolwyrchers [in the same church].
1552. Huloet, Wolle worker, lanifex.
1903. A. Robertson, Rom. Cath. Ch. in Italy, ix. 187. St. Blaise … was once venerated in Yorkshire as the patron of woolworkers, because he is said to have had his flesh torn by the iron combs they use.
