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Lagger - a sailor

Lapidary - one who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; a jeweler

Lattener - one skilled in working with latten, a mixed metal resembling brass

Lavender - washer woman; from French laver, meaning "to wash."

Lederer - leather maker

Leech / Leach - doctor, physician

Limeburner - maker of lime

Limner - draughtsman or artist

Loblolly boy - 1) an errand boy; 2) surgeon's assistant on board ship

Lokeer - locksmith

Longshoreman - stevedor

Lorimer - bridlemaker


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