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Meaning:

Noun:

  • a harness maker.
  • British|offensive A member of the Travelling Community; gypsies.
  • offensive|slang A 'chav', 'skanger' or 'scobe', i.e. member of a lower social class.
  • One of two or more pieces of bone or wood held loosely between the fingers, and struck together by moving the hand; -- called also clapper.
  • One who dismantles old ships, houses etc. and sells their components.
  • One who makes knickknacks, toys, etc.
  • One who slaughters and (especially) renders worn-out livestock (especially horses) and sells their flesh, bones and hides.

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Verb:

  • To tire out, become exhausted.

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