单词 | rag gatherer |
释义 | > as lemmasrag gatherer rag gatherer n. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > clearing of refuse matter > refuse disposal > [noun] > rag-collecting or dust-heap picking > one who kennel-raker1570 finder1607 rag-raker1631 rag-picker1680 bunter1706 rake-kennel1707 rag collector1820 rag gatherer1851 chiffonier1856 gutter-snipe1869 picker1884 tatter1890 totter1891 dumpster diver1985 1635 H. G. Heavens Speedie Hue & Cry 16 Advising all poor simple women to marry an honest man, though but a Ragge-gatherer, rather than a lewd man or a Theefe. 1704 Visits from Shades iii. 21 Rag-gatherers, Cynderwomen, and Oyster Wenches wou'd disclaim her Acquaintance. 1851 H. Mayhew London Labour II. 139/1 The bone-pickers and rag-gatherers are all early risers. 1933 C. S. Braden Mod. Tendencies World Relig. iv. 148 She was an ignorant rag-gatherer, left a widow with eight children to support. 2005 Ventura County (Calif.) Star (Nexis) 29 July 6 Mrs. Wigglesworth spoke of the city's bone pickers, rag gatherers and sewer scavengers. < as lemmas |
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