| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| Bone-grubber (A). | |
| A person who grubs about dust-bins, gutters, etc., for refuse bones, which he sells to bone-grinders, and other dealers in such stores. | 1 |
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