chimney sweeper

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If you burn wood, you probably know to have a certified chimney sweeper clean the chimney and inspect the fireplace annually.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2021

William Davis, a chimney sweeper of King Street, St. Ann's, Westminster, was called on for king's taxes to the amount of four pounds twelve shillings, on the 23rd of October, by Sharp the collector.

From The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell by Campbell, Theophila Carlile

A chimney sweeper, called Colley, was the most active of the crew.

From Witch Stories by Linton, E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn)

You have encountered a chimney sweeper, and of course you get some of the soot.

From Phineas Redux by Trollope, Anthony

A little chimney sweeper, with puffed cheeks, all black with soot, and clad in tatters, held out his hand to beg for the man's last pence.

From The Magic Skin by Marriage, Ellen