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A Dictionary of Old Trades, Titles and Occupations (Reference) by Colin Waters is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is A Dictionary of Old Trades, Titles and Occupations (Reference) about?
In true `Call My Bluff' style, who knows what a mell man did, or a duffer, a ripator or a bummer? This dictionary contains almost 4000 old trades, titles and occupations, many of which have disappeared or simply gone out of fashion. A useful reference for those interested in social and local history. This expanded edition contains over 1000 new entries and some revision of terms appearing in the first edition which have new or alternative meanings.
Who reads A Dictionary of Old Trades, Titles and Occupations (Reference)?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Colin Waters
- Publisher
- Countryside Books
- Published
- 1999
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781846748059
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- History, Political Science, Economics
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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