chimney sweeper
- a variation of chimney sweep.
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
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)
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
"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
