[f. BELL sb.1 + FOUNDER.] A founder, caster or maker of bells.

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  Bell-founding, the art or process of founding or casting bells. Bell-foundry, a place where bells are cast.

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1530.  Palsgr., 197/2. Bell founder, fondevr de cloches.

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1643.  Horn & Robotham, Gate Lang. Unl., x. Of bell-metal Bell-founders cast bells.

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1856.  trans. Berlioz’ Instrument., 225. Bell-founders can all manufacture these small cymbals.

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1872.  Ellacombe, Bells of Ch., 216. A masterpiece of bellfounding.

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