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Terms vs Dirtman - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between terms and dirtman

is that terms is while dirtman is (obsolete) a garbage man.

terms

English

Noun

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    dirtman

    English

    Noun

    (dirtmen)
  • (obsolete) A garbage man.
  • *1934 , In re Gordon & Gelberg , 69 F.2d 81, 83 (2d Cir. N.Y. 1934):
    • It is quite clear from the testimony of the foreman that the books directed to be turned over by the order below were in fact given to a dirtman who was paid for taking the "stuff" away.
  • * 1862 , William Makespeace Thayer, The home monthly: devoted to home education, literature, and religion , p. 133:
    • The gate was open a little while for the dirtman , and I haven't seen anybody else about.
  • *1851 , George Adams, The Boston Directory , p. 12:
    • All complaints of neglect of the scavengers or dirtmen , may be made at the Health Office, City Hall.
  • A figure of a man made from dirt.