▪ I. ˈcorn-cutter1 U.S.
[f. corn n.1]
a. A machine for reaping Indian corn; a corn-harvester or corn-knife. b. A machine like a chaff-cutter used for chopping up stalks of Indian corn to feed cattle.
▪ II. ˈcorn-cutter2
[f. corn n.2]
One who cuts corns on the feet, a chiropodist.
| 1593 Nashe Four Lett. Confuted 27 Broome boyes, and cornecutters (or whatsoeuer trade is more contemptible). 1654 Whitlock Zootomia 291 Enough to make a Tooth-drawer, or Corn-cutter passe for a generall Physitian. 1709 Steele Tatler No. 103 ¶11, I committed him into the Hands of Dr. Thomas Smith in King-street (my own Corn-Cutter). 1851 D. Jerrold St. Giles vi. 50 Testimonials gracefully vouchsafed to corn-cutters. |