pure finder
A 'pure finder' was a historical occupation in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries, where individuals collected dog feces for use in the tanning industry.
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Definition
C2Historical Occupation
(obsolete, historical)A person who collected dog feces to sell to tanneries for processing leather.
Example
- In 19th century Britain, a pure finder could often be seen scouring the streets for dog dung to sell to local tanneries.
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