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scurfer|ˈskɜːfə(r)| [f. scurf v. 3 + -er1.] An operative who removes incrustations of dirt from boilers, metal plates, etc.
1881Instructions to Census Clerks (1885) 36 Scurfer (Ships). 1921Dict. Occup. Terms (1927) §699 Scurfer, retort scurfer (gas works);..chips off deposited gas carbon from sides of retorts when it gets too thick. Ibid. §952 Boiler cleaner, boiler scaler, boiler scraper, boiler scurfer,..scurfer boy..; removes ‘scale’ (incrusted deposit) from inner surface of boilers and from boiler tubes. |