resiner

Resiner is a rarely used English noun and, in some records, a surname. As a noun, it denotes a person who works with resin, especially natural plant resins used in varnishes, adhesives, and incense. The form is uncommon, and in contemporary usage the occupation is usually described by function rather than a distinct job title.

Historically, resiners gathered resin from trees and other plants, refined it, and mixed it with oils, solvents, or drying agents to produce varnishes, sealants, and glues. They may have been involved in distillation or purification of resinous components such as turpentine or rosin, depending on regional practice. Outputs often supported woodworking, shipbuilding, and decorative arts, where resin-based coatings provided protection and finishing qualities.

In modern industry, the explicit occupation of “resiner” is largely obsolete. Many resin-based materials are manufactured through industrial processes using synthetic resins, while artisan contexts may reference resin work under broader crafts or chemistry-related titles. As a surname, resiner appears in genealogical records but remains uncommon and without widespread public notability.

See also: resin, varnish, rosin, turpentine.