Chesser

/ˈtʃɛsər/ noun

Definition

A cheesemaker; someone who makes or produces cheese using traditional methods.

Etymology

From chese (archaic cheese) + -er (agent suffix indicating someone who does the action); an occupational term from Middle English.

Kelly Says

The title 'chesser' shows how every craft had its own guild—medieval society had specific names for every occupation, and you had to be officially trained and registered to call yourself one.

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