plater

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a skilled worker who coats articles with a film of metal (usually silver or gold)

From plate + -er.

The other platers were following accordingly. — The Big Fix, George O. (George Oliver) Smith
You are well aware as I am, gentlemen, of the existence of the celebrated analysis made near Lucerne, in 1577, of the great bones which the celebrated Doctor Felix Plater declared belonged to a giant about nineteen feet high. — A Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Jules Verne
With respect to the three persons whom you particularly mention of the name of Plater, Harding and Williams, the granting to them the sums recommended by Col. Delaney was delayed from its appearing that they had formerly had an advance for the purpose of enabling them to go to America; but notwithstanding this circumstance it has been determined from the nature of their cases and your strong testimony in their favour, to comply with this recommendation, which will be immediately carried into effect. — William Pitt and national revival, J. Holland (John Holland) Rose

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