dog pelter
US (now historical )
noun
A person whose job is to kill stray or unlicensed dogs; also in allusive phrases with reference to the menial or unpopular nature of such a job.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Galt (1779–1839), novelist.
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