Dyer
Dyer
Dyer (/ˈdaɪər/; from Middle English dyere) is a term used to refer to a person who specializes in dyeing materials, particularly textiles. The term has its roots in the Old English word deagere, which means "to dye".
Etymology
The term "Dyer" is derived from the Middle English word dyere, which itself comes from the Old English word deagere. The word deagere is related to the Old English word deag, which means "dye". The term has been in use since at least the 14th century, and it originally referred to a person who dyed cloth.
Related Terms
- Dye: A substance used to change the color of something, often textiles.
- Textile: A flexible material made by creating an interlocking network of yarns or threads.
- Dyeing: The process of adding color to textile products like fibers, yarns, and fabrics.
- Dye Bath: A container filled with dye solution in which textiles are soaked to give them color.
- Mordant: A substance used in dyeing and printing textiles that reacts chemically with both the dye and the fiber so that the dye becomes insoluble and is held firmly to the fiber.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dyer
- Wikipedia's article - Dyer
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