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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

Simple Simon met a pieman Simple Simon met a pieman Going to the fair; Says Simple Simon to the pieman, "Let me taste your ware."

From National Rhymes of the Nursery by Various

Biddy’s coffee-barrow was placed just as the pieman had advised.

From We and the World, Part II A Book for Boys by Ewing, Juliana Horatia Gatty

Simple Simon met a pieman Going to the fair; Says Simple Simon to the pieman, “Let me taste your ware.”

From The National Nursery Book With 120 illustrations by Unknown

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