1. plural of pepperer; people who add pepper to food
2. plural of pepperer; members of a medieval guild of spice merchants
Usage: historical

Examples

• The pepperers at the restaurant were generous with their seasoning.
• She watched the other pepperers carefully season their dishes.
• The medieval pepperers controlled much of the spice trade in London.
• Historical records show that pepperers were wealthy merchants.
• The guild of pepperers was established in the 13th century.
• Many pepperers also dealt in other valuable spices besides pepper.