Definitions

1. noun

A person who freezes, preserves, or dries food.

“The farmer was a skilled fraser who helped preserve the harvest for the winter.”

2. noun

A person who freezes or glazes, especially metal, by applying a layer of a fusible substance.

“The skilled fraser carefully applied the glaze to the metal to make it shine.”

3. noun

A person who freezes or glazes wood, especially to protect it from the elements.

“The artisan was a skilled fraser who specialized in preserving wood for furniture making.”

4. noun

A Scottish or Irish surname.

“The historian researched the origins of the fraser family and their contributions to the community.”

5. proper noun

A geographical feature, especially a mountain or a river, named after a person with the surname Fraser.

“The fraser river in British Columbia is known for its beautiful scenery and wildlife.”