Where does “plumber” come from?
Plumber comes from Old French plummier, from Latin plumbarius, combining Latin plumbum (lead) with the agent suffix -arius, ultimately from Ancient Greek μόλυβδος.
plumber (English): One who works in or with lead; One who furnishes,...
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- One who works in or with lead; One who furnishes,...
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