Definition of "warpers" [warpers]

• Plural form of warper. (noun)

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• "The only indication found of dissatisfaction in the early years with prevailing wages paid is that contained in the following item which appeared in 1882: "Last Monday morning four of the 'warpers' employed in the Rock Hill Cotton Factory waited upon the superintendent and demanded an advance in wages."
• "In weaving mills, where warp preparation and sizing is carried out, it is necessary to install racks for the storage of both full and empty warpers’ and weavers’ beams."
• "To a much lesser extent, the same applies to warpers’ and weavers’ beams."