hewer
pronunciation
How to pronounce hewer in British English:
UK ['hju:ə]
How to pronounce hewer in American English:
US ['hjuə]
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- Noun:
- a person who hews
Word Origin
- hewer (n.)
- "cutter" (of stone or wood), mid-12c. as a surname, agent noun from hew (v.). Hwers of wood and drawers of water as the lowliest sort of physical laborers is from Joshua ix:12.
Example
- 1. Discussed the issue that quality of personnel of hewer cheng technology fosters from 5 respects .
- 2. Like rim , it was a global brand and proof , to many , that canada was no longer a mere drawer of water and hewer of wood .
- 3. Even firs have rejoiced over thee , cedars of lebanon -- [ saying ] : since thou hast lain down , the hewer cometh not up against us .
- 4. School of economics , university of new hampshire professor hewer ( barry shore ) on the " multi-dimensional times " analysis , it is indeed an inspiring speech , he stressed that employment , to help small businesses , but also a careful recount of consumers suffering .