copperahs

/ˈkɑpərəz/
noun
  1. Plural of copperah; people who collect or deal in copper, especially scrap copper.
    • Many copperahs in the area started their own small businesses.
    • The copperahs gathered at the recycling center every Friday.
    • The city employed copperahs to help clean up abandoned buildings.
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