throwster

[ throh-ster ]

/ ˈθroʊ stər /

a person who throws silk or synthetic filaments.

Origin of throwster

First recorded in 1425–75, throwster is from the late Middle English word throwestre. See throw, -ster

Where the throwster is accountable for loss, the price is from 10 fr.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines |Andrew Ure
It is handled here first by the throwster who winds it from the skein and makes different varieties of thread.

Textiles |William H. Dooley
It is handled here first by the “throwster,” who winds it from the skein and makes various kinds of thread for different purposes.

Textiles |William H. Dooley
At the mill the raw silk goes to the "throwster" who twists the silk threads ready for the loom.

Textiles and Clothing |Kate Heintz Watson

The throwster's shop-theatre was, in his eyes, a sort of conventicle.

Their Majesties' Servants (Volume 2 of 3) |John Doran

throwster

/ (ˈθrəʊstə) /

a person who twists silk or other fibres into yarn

C15 throwestre, from throw + -ster