- a variation of chimney sweep.
chimney sweeper
Example Sentences
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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
You have encountered a chimney sweeper, and of course you get some of the soot.
From Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope
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 Mary Eaton
A chimney sweeper, called Colley, was the most active of the crew.
From Witch Stories by E. Lynn (Elizabeth Lynn) Linton
A clergyman meeting a chimney sweeper, asked whence he came?
