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From: John & Anne Carey <>
Subject: Re: Occupation
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 21:15:04 -0500

Warp is a term used in weaving. I believe it refers to the threads
running in the long dimension of the cloth that are moved up and down by
the loom as the shuttle is passed back and forth with the weft. I
suppose that a warper is the person who threads the loom.

John Carey
Hamilton, ON
Canada

Elizabeth McConnell wrote:

> Hi,
> I wonder if someone could tell me what exactly the profession of
> "WARPER" would be. I found it on the death certificate of my
> great-aunt. It was listed as her father's occupation. Thanks for any
> assistance.
> Elizabet

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