What does "confectioner" mean?
Confectioner: One whose occupation it is to make or sell confections, candies, etc. CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR Con*fec"tion*ers' sug`ar. A highly refined sugar in impalpable powder, esp. suited to confectioners' uses.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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