[f. LINK v.1 + -ER1.] One who or that which links or joins.

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1856.  F. L. Mackenzie, in Miles, Mem., 237. The linker of the seasons, The snowdrop,—it shall bring.

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1881.  Census Instr. (1885), Coal miner: Linker, Hitcher. Hosiery Manufacturer: Linker.

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1892.  Labour Commission, Gloss., Linkers, workers (females) of links, that is machines for joining or linking together the loops of fabrics.

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