underbrewer

English

Etymology

From under- +‎ brewer.

Pronunciation

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Noun

underbrewer (plural underbrewers)

  1. An apprentice brewer learning the brewing craft and trade from a chief brewer.
    • 1987, Keith Dunstan, The Amber Nectar, Ringwood: Vicking O'Neil, page 86:
      In 1930 de Bavay resigned as brewer manager. Carl Stefanson, the under-brewer, took his place.
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