| 单词 | mush-faker |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmush-faker mush-faker n. (also mush-fakir) an itinerant umbrella repairer, a tinker (see also quot. 1935). ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > tailoring or making clothes > making other clothing > [noun] > repairing umbrellas > one who mush-faker1821 mushroom-faker1839 1821Mush toper feeker [see main sense]. 1851 H. Mayhew London Labour II. 115/2 The term [Mushroom-fakers]..has become very generally condensed among those who carry on the trade—they are now mush-fakers. 1899 ‘J. Flynt’ Tramping with Tramps 395 Mush-Fakir, an umbrella mender. The umbrellas which he collects are frequently not returned. 1931 ‘D. Stiff’ Milk & Honey Route ix. 101 Traditionally, a mush faker is a man who goes about mending umbrellas, but the term may also include a man who goes to back doors soldering pots and kettles. 1935 A. J. Pollock Underworld Speaks 79/1 Mush faker, a spotter for thieves, who goes from door to door mending umbrellas..or does odd jobs for the purpose of gaining information of the home and contents. < as lemmas |
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