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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1584-1585
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Muker, n. [e.m.E. (north.) mukker (Cath. Angl.) scavenger, f. Muk v.] Closet-muker, one who ? cleans out (Muk v. 1) or, just possibly, ? fouls (Muk v. 3), privies. — a1585 Polwart Flyt. 763 (T).
Hen pluker, closet muker, hous cukker
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