maltster

[ mawlt-ster ]

/ ˈmɔlt stər /

a maker of or dealer in malt.

Origin of maltster

First recorded in 1325–75, maltster is from the Middle English word malt(e)stere. See malt, -ster

A troubled look spread over the broad face of that provincial diplomatist, Mr. Foster the maltster; he knew where the danger lay.

Quisant |Anthony Hope
So the task of the maltster is to commence the change of the starch in the grain into sugar.

Marvels of Scientific Invention |Thomas W. Corbin
On the local requirements Mr. Foster the maltster was a very Baedeker.

Quisant |Anthony Hope
There must be few who have not heard of the Irishman who was hired by a Yarmouth maltster to help in loading a ship.

The Book of Noodles |W. A. Clouston

"Crooked folk will last a long while," said the maltster, grimly, and not in the best humour.

Far from the Madding Crowd |Thomas Hardy

maltster

/ (ˈmɔːltstə) /

a person who makes or deals in malt