briner

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

brine +‎ -er

Noun[edit]

briner (plural briners)

  1. One who pickles food in brine.
    • 2008 June 13, Francis X. Clines, “Trading Pickles for Art Galleries”, in New York Times[1]:
      “We’re the only ones left in the neighborhood who still make pickles on the premises,” said the master briner, who agrees with the historic trust’s warning that “irreparable damage” is being done by new high-rise condos and hotels.