ragpicker

English

noun
Definitions
  • A person who collects and sells unwanted household items such as rags and other refuse for a living, a rag and bone man (UK) or ragman (US).

Etymology

Compound from English rag (referring to the ragged leaves, piece of old cloth, university students society run for charitable fundraising) + English picker.

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English

picker

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