knuller
knuller · knullers
A chimney sweep who solicited work by ringing a bellA chimney sweep who solicited work by ringing a bell.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, obsolete)A chimney sweep who solicited work by ringing a bell.
Origin
Alteration of knoller (“one who rings a bell”), from the practice of chimney sweeps goingAlteration of knoller (“one who rings a bell”), from the practice of chimney sweeps going door to door, ringing on doorbells.
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