Filer¹

[f. FILE v.¹ + -ER¹.] One who files or works with a file; spec. † one who files down gold and silver coin.

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1598. Florio, Limaro, a filer or maker of files.

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1660. Howell, Lexicon, A Filer; Limeur.

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1692. Luttrell, Brief Rel. (1857), II. 554. Severall clippers, coinners, and filers taken up in the Mint on Sunday last, and sent to Newgate.

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1882. Birm. Weekly Post, 24 June, 5/5. Gun-action Filers wanted.

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1884. Birm. Daily Post, 23 Feb., 3/5. Spur Filer and Finisher wanted.

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