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Sealer [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. One who seals; an officer in chancery who seals writs and instruments.

2. In New England , an officer appointed by the town or other proper authority, to examine and try weithts and measures, and set a stamp on such as are according to the standards established by the state; also, an officer who inspects lether and stamps such as is good. These are called sealers of weights and measures, and sealers of lethers .

Sealer [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. One who seals; especially, an officer whose duty it is to seal writs or instruments, to stamp weights and measures, or the like.

2. A mariner or a vessel engaged in the business of capturing seals.