Walker
From an English occupational surname for someone who thickened cloth through treading, also known as a fuller.
Meaning and origin
Walker derives from an old English occupational surname referring to workers in the fulling process—a crucial medieval craft where walkers would tread on wet, unprocessed wool to clean and thicken it.
How to pronounce Walker
| English (US) | /ˈwɔːkər/ |
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