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Flax Grower
Definition
A specialised agricultural producer who cultivates flax plants for use in linen production, representing one of the many distinct occupations in the textile manufacturing chain.
Source Chapter
Book I, Chapter 1
Context
Smith mentions flax growers as part of the extensive chain of specialised workers involved in producing linen, demonstrating how division of labour extends beyond the immediate manufacturing process.
Economic Domain
Production