waterproofer (water pro fer)

One who renders materials waterproof. Waterproofers and lamp-black makers. Lancet , 1890, I. 420. waterproofing (water-prö"fing), n . [Verbal n. of waterproof , v .] 1. The proce or method of rendering impervious to water, as clothing, boots and shoes, and fishing-lines. finish. C. T. Davis , Leather, p. 505. 6846 "Thank you, Dobbin," he said, rubbing his eyes with his knuckles.. The water - pumps were at work again, and I am not sure that the soft-hearted Captain's eyes did not also twinkle. Thackeray , Vanity Fair, xxiv.