rag-and-bone man

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Definitions of rag-and-bone man words

noun rag-and-bone man a peddler who buys and sells used clothes, rags, etc.; junkman. 1
countable noun rag-and-bone man A rag-and-bone man is a person who goes from street to street in a vehicle or with a horse and cart buying things such as old clothes and furniture. 0
noun rag-and-bone man a man who buys and sells discarded clothing, furniture, etc 0

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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