noun
Uncommon
glover
GLUH-vuh
Glover (noun) means a person who makes or sells gloves. Example: “The old glover's shop still made leather gloves by hand.”
noun
1
A person who makes or sells gloves.
"The old glover's shop still made leather gloves by hand."
How to use glover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose trade is making or selling gloves.
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Word forms
- Plural
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The old _____'s shop still made leather gloves by hand.
Etymology
From Middle English glovere, formed from "glove" plus the occupational ending "-er."
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What does “glover” mean?
The word “glover” means a person who makes or sells gloves. In plain terms, someone whose trade is making or selling gloves.
How do you pronounce “glover”?
“Glover” is pronounced GLUH-vuh (/ˈɡlʌvɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “glover” in a sentence?
Here is “glover” used in a sentence: “The old glover's shop still made leather gloves by hand.”
What is another word for “glover”?
Words with a similar meaning to “glover” include glovemaker.
What part of speech is “glover”?
“Glover” is a noun.
Where does the word “glover” come from?
The word “glover” comes from Middle English. From Middle English glovere, formed from "glove" plus the occupational ending "-er.".
Is “glover” a common word?
“Glover” is an uncommon word in modern English.
