castlewright

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From castle +‎ wright.

Noun[edit]

castlewright (plural castlewrights)

  1. (rare, historical or archaic) One who builds or makes repairs to a castle; a castlebuilder.
    • 2017, Susan Rose, Medieval Ships and Warfare:
      Once afloat, the galley was handed over to the castlewrights and hurdisers or bulwark-makers; these tradesmen are not so named in the accounts, but may be found elsewhere.