Definition of rag-and-bone in English:
rag-and-bone
adjective ˌraɡ(ə)n(d)ˈbəʊn
1Designating a collector or seller of old clothes and other discarded items that can be reused; especially in "rag-and-bone man".
2Designating or relating to the collecting and selling of old clothes and other discarded items; especially designating a shop from which such items are sold (also figurative).
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Old Bailey. From rag + and + bone.
Definition of rag-and-bone in US English:
rag-and-bone
adjectiveˌraɡ(ə)n(d)ˈbəʊn
1Designating a collector or seller of old clothes and other discarded items that can be reused; especially in "rag-and-bone man".
2Designating or relating to the collecting and selling of old clothes and other discarded items; especially designating a shop from which such items are sold (also figurative).
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Old Bailey. From rag + and + bone.