ragmen

/ˈræɡmɛn/
noun
  1. Plural of ragman; people who collect or deal in rags and waste materials.
    • In the 19th century, ragmen were a common sight in city streets.
    • The ragmen sorted the collected materials into different piles for recycling.
    • The ragmen worked together to clear the old warehouse of discarded fabric.
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