Big name in home canning (5)

I believe the answer is:

mason

(Other definitions for mason that I've seen before include "One is skilful with stone" , "one wearing an apron" , "Construction industry employee" , "He works with stone - may be free" , "secretive lodger!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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