maltster

maltster [mawlt-ster] ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. a maker of or dealer in malt.

Origin of maltster First recorded in 1325–75, maltster is from the Middle English word malt(e)stere. See malt, -ster Examples from the Web for maltster Historical Examples of maltster

Mrs. Reeves, the Maltster’s wife, was soured in temper and angular of face.

The Drunkard

Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull

The maltster’s task is now finished, and we come to the brewer’s.

Marvels of Scientific Invention

Thomas W. Corbin

In 1842 he entered the business of his father and grandfather as a merchant and maltster.

The Life of George Borrow

Clement K. Shorter

On the local requirements Mr. Foster the maltster was a very Baedeker.

Quisant

Anthony Hope

“‘Tis a’ awkward gift for a man, poor soul,” said the maltster.

Far from the Madding Crowd

Thomas Hardy

British Dictionary definitions for maltster maltster noun

1. a person who makes or deals in malt

Word Origin and History for maltster n.

“maker of malt,” early 14c. (late 13c. as a surname), from malt + -ster.