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pieman

British  
/ ˈpaɪmən /

noun

  1. obsolete a seller of pies

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Richard Eaton Chula Vista, Calif. Wouldn't it be great if the pieman could cometh to Congress!

From Time Magazine Archive

The pieman closed his eyes, opened them and ate.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Here they are, all ’ot!” the pieman cries, as he walks in; “toss or buy! up and win ’em!”

From A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern by Charles Hindley

Says Simple Simon to the pieman “Let me taste your ware.”

From Simple Simon Silhouette Series by Anonymous

The dog immediately supplicated his master by many humble gestures and looks, and on receiving a penny he instantly carried it in his mouth to the pieman, and received his pie.

From Anecdotes of Dogs by Edward Jesse

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