overcaster

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English

Etymology

From overcast +‎ -er.

Noun

overcaster (plural overcasters)

  1. (bookbinding) One who overcasts.
    • 1905, The Library Assistant, page 72:
      if it is desired to prolong for some special reason the life of the book without incurring the expense of a careful repair by an experienced overcaster.