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
The lowly chimney sweeper, paid 6d. a day, served an apprenticeship as a boy, and then was his own master.
From Our Legal Heritage : 600-1776 King Aethelbert - King George III by Reilly, S. A.
As often as the chimney is swept, the chimney sweeper removes this temporary wall or stone, which is very easily done, and when he has finished his work, he again puts it in its place.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849
A beau highwayman and a miserable chimney sweeper were to be hanged together at Newgate for their respective deserts.
"Oh, Miss Eden, your beautiful India muslin! take care of the chimney sweeper, for heaven's sake."
From The Parent's Assistant by Edgeworth, Maria
