Why are they called framers of the Constitution?

See the second definition of the Word "framer" here: Main Entry: 1frame

Function: verb

Pronunciation: 'frAm

Inflected Form(s): framed ; fram·ing

Etymology: Middle English, to benefit, construct, from Old English framian to benefit, make progress; akin to Old Norse fram forward, Old English fram from

transitive senses

1 : to construct by fitting and uniting the parts of the skeleton of (a structure)

2 a : PLAN , CONTRIVE<framed a new method of achieving their purpose> b : SHAPE , CONSTRUCT c :to give expression to : FORMULATE d :to draw up (as a document)

3 a : to devise falsely (as a criminal charge) b : to contrive the evidence against (an innocent person) so that a verdict of guilty is assured c :FIX 7b

4 : to fit or adjust especially to something or for an end : ARRANGE

5 obsolete : PRODUCE

6 : to enclose in a frame ; also :to enclose as if in a frame

intransitive senses

1 archaic : PROCEED , GO

2 obsolete : MANAGE

- fram·able or frame·able/'frA-m&-b&l/ adjective

- fram·er noun

from Merriam-Webster dictionary online So in other Words, they are called the framers of the Constitution because they planned, shaped, constructed and formulated the Constitution.