ragpicker

rag·pick·er

R0022000 (răg′pĭk′ər)n. One who makes a living scavenging rags and other refuse.

ragpicker

(ˈræɡˌpɪkə) n (Professions) Brit another word for rag-and-bone man

rag•pick•er

(ˈrægˌpɪk ər)

n. a person who picks up rags and other waste material from the streets, refuse heaps, etc., for a livelihood. [1855–60]

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ragpicker - an unskilled person who picks up rags from trash cans and public dumps as a means of livelihoodunskilled person - a person who lacks technical training

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