lister

¹

[lis-ter]

noun

1. Also called middlebreaker, middlebuster. Also called lister plow. a plow with a double moldboard, used to prepare the ground for planting by producing furrows and ridges.

2. Also called lister drill. Also called lister planter,. a lister plow fitted with attachments for dropping and covering seeds.

lister

²

[lis-ter]

noun

1. a person who makes or compiles a list, especially an appraiser or assessor.

Lister

³

[lis-ter]

noun

1. Joseph, 1st Baron Lister of Lyme Regis 1827–1912, English surgeon: founder of modern antiseptic surgery.

Lister

¹

/ ˈlɪstə /

noun

1. Joseph, 1st Baron Lister. 1827–1912, British surgeon, who introduced the use of antiseptics

lister

²

/ ˈlɪstə /

noun

1. Also called: lister plough.  middlebreaker.  middle buster. agriculture a plough with a double mouldboard designed to throw soil to either side of a central furrow

Lister

1. British surgeon who, influenced by Pasteur's germ theory of disease, established in 1865 a system of antiseptic measures in hospitals to combat infections. His practices dramatically decreased the number by deaths caused by infection and were gradually adopted in hospitals throughout Europe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lister¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; list ² + -er ¹

Origin of Lister²

First recorded in 1670–80; list ¹ + -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lister¹

C19: from _list ²

Example Sentences

Mr Lister told Radio Wales Breakfast he often visited the brook as it is a good spot for photographing wildlife in the area.

From BBC

Zoë Lister, the voice actor in the original commercial, also criticized the White House for co‑opting the ad.

From Salon

Lister has been working with Jet2holidays for a number of years.

From BBC

"There's a feeling you get from soul that's a bit timeless, it taps into your nostalgia," says Lister.

From BBC

BAE Systems managing director Simon Lister said the ceremony was a "historic moment for the Type 26 programme, the city of Glasgow and the thousands of people involved".

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