What's the difference between limmer and limner?

Limmer

Definition:

• (a.) Limber.
• (n.) A limehound; a leamer.
• (n.) A mongrel, as a cross between the mastiff and hound.
• (n.) A low, base fellow; also, a prostitute.
• (n.) A man rope at the side of a ladder.

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Limner

Definition:

• (n.) A painter; an artist
• (n.) One who paints portraits.
• (n.) One who illuminates books.

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