noun
arkwright
Arkwright (noun) means Historically, a person who made chests or cabinets (an "ark-wright"). Example: “In medieval records, the arkwright was listed alongside carpenters and joiners.”
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Historically, a person who made chests or cabinets (an "ark-wright").
"In medieval records, the arkwright was listed alongside carpenters and joiners."
How to use arkwright
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old occupational word for a chest-maker; now mostly survives as a surname (e.g. Richard Arkwright, the industrialist).
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In medieval records, the _____ was listed alongside carpenters and joiners.
Etymology
From Middle English arkewrytte, built from ark + wright ("maker").
Frequently asked questions
What does “arkwright” mean?
The word “arkwright” means historically, a person who made chests or cabinets (an "ark-wright"). In plain terms, an old occupational word for a chest-maker; now mostly survives as a surname (e.g. Richard Arkwright, the industrialist).
How do you use “arkwright” in a sentence?
Here is “arkwright” used in a sentence: “In medieval records, the arkwright was listed alongside carpenters and joiners.”
What part of speech is “arkwright”?
“Arkwright” is a noun.
Where does the word “arkwright” come from?
The word “arkwright” comes from Middle English. From Middle English arkewrytte, built from ark + wright ("maker").
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