the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. one whose occupation is to beat gold into gold leaf.
n. An artisan who beats gold into goldleaf.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One whose occupation is to beat or foliate gold for gilding. See gold-leaf’.—
n. A common predaceous caraboid beetle, Carabus auratus, found in all parts of Europe.
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n. an artisan who beats gold into gold leaf
n. an artisan who beats gold into gold leaf
Word Usage
"It seemed a long time to Naomi that Solomon the goldbeater and Jacob the serving-lad, standing at a little distance from the wall, haggled over the load of grapes."