lime burner

a person who makes lime by burning or calcining limestone, shells, etc.

Origin of lime burner

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

It was the same slow, heavy laugh, that had almost appalled the lime-burner when it heralded the wayfarer's approach.

Stories of Exile |Various
Though they have returned tailor and lime-burner as their occupations, the original occupation was undoubtedly leather-work.

Castes and Tribes of Southern India |Edgar Thurston
On the way to his house he met Duclosse the mealman and Garotte the lime-burner.

The Lane That Had No Turning, Complete |Gilbert Parker
"The man's head is turned," muttered the lime-burner to himself.

Stories of Exile |Various

Finally, the lime-burner fixes his fires for the night, rolls himself up in his blanket, and goes to sleep.

The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne |Frank Preston Stearns

lime burner

a person whose job it is to burn limestone to make lime