Definitions for ragpicker
ˈrægˌpɪk ərrag·pick·er

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ragpickernoun

   an unskilled person who picks up rags from trash cans and public dumps as a means of livelihood

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. ragpickernoun

   A person who scavenges rags and other refuse for a living

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ragpicker

   A rag-and-bone man or ragpicker (UK English) or ragman, old-clothesman, junkman, or junk dealer (US English), also called a bone-grubber, bone-picker, chiffonnier, rag-gatherer, bag board, or totter, collects unwanted household items and sells them to merchants. Scraps of cloth and paper could be turned into cardboard, while broken glass could be melted down and reused, and even dead cats and dogs could be skinned to make clothes. Traditionally, this was a task performed on foot, with the scavenged materials (which included rags, bones and various metals) kept in a small bag slung over the shoulder. Some rag-and-bone men used a cart, sometimes pulled by a horse or pony. In the 19th century, rag-and-bone men typically lived in extreme poverty, surviving on the proceeds of what they collected each day. Conditions for rag-and-bone men in general improved following the Second World War, but the trade declined during the latter half of the 20th century. However, in more recent years, partly as the result of the soaring price of scrap metal, rag-and-bone-style collection continues, particularly in the developing world.

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1. ragpicker

   A ragpicker is a person who collects and sells discarded materials, like rags, paper, and metal, usually found in waste or refuse. This is often done for recycling purposes and is mainly prevalent in developing or underprivileged regions. The profession may also serve as a means of subsistence for people in poverty.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Ragpickernoun

   one who gets a living by picking up rags and refuse things in the streets

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1. • Unskilled Person

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ragpicker in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ragpicker in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ragpicker
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ragpicker
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragpicker
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ragpicker