dirtman

English

Etymology

dirt +‎ -man

Noun

dirtman (plural dirtmen)

1. (obsolete) A garbage man.
   • 1934, In re Gordon & Gelberg, 69 F.2d 81, 83 (2d Cir. N.Y. 1934):

     It is quite clear from the testimony of the foreman that the books directed to be turned over by the order below were in fact given to a dirtman who was paid for taking the "stuff" away.

   • 1862, William Makespeace Thayer, The home monthly: devoted to home education, literature, and religion, page 133:

     The gate was open a little while for the dirtman, and I haven't seen anybody else about.

   • 1851, George Adams, The Boston Directory, page 12:

     All complaints of neglect of the scavengers or dirtmen, may be made at the Health Office, City Hall.

2. A figure of a man made from dirt.