[f. LINK v.1 + -ER1.] One who or that which links or joins.
1856. F. L. Mackenzie, in Miles, Mem., 237. The linker of the seasons, The snowdrop,it shall bring.
1881. Census Instr. (1885), Coal miner: Linker, Hitcher. Hosiery Manufacturer: Linker.
1892. Labour Commission, Gloss., Linkers, workers (females) of links, that is machines for joining or linking together the loops of fabrics.