ratcatcher

American  

[rat-kach-er] / ˈrætˌkætʃ ər /

noun

1. a person, animal, or thing that catches and exterminates rats, especially a person whose business it is to rid a property of rats.

2. Chiefly British.  an informal fox-hunting costume, as a tweed jacket and tan riding breeches.

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Etymology

Origin of ratcatcher

First recorded in 1585–95; rat + catcher

Example Sentences

It’s the most punk thing Ramsay has ever done and, for the maker of “Ratcatcher” and “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” that’s saying something.

From Los Angeles Times

Sometimes it’s a question of immersive soundscapes or settings, as with her brutal 1999 debut “Ratcatcher” or the euphoric post-boyfriend girls’ trip “Morvern Callar.”

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, it must be exciting when a star like Jennifer Lawrence reaches out to you about a film you made 25 years ago, as she did about “Ratcatcher.”

From Los Angeles Times

He revealed that he had completed several other short versions of Dahl's stories, including "Poison", "The Ratcatcher" and "The Swan", which stars British actor Rupert Friend.

From Reuters

The quintet went on to perform its very normally named songs “I’ll Be Your Monster,” which they dedicated to “Where the Wild Things Are” author Maurice Sendak, and “Ratcatcher.”

From Los Angeles Times