gong scourer
gong scourer noun: one who dug out and removed human excrement from privies and cesspits.
Noun
gong scourer (plural gong scourers)
- One who dug out and removed human excrement from privies and cesspits.
- As you can imagine, the stench was unbearable and many gong scourers died from suffocation. When tobacco became available, many gong scourers adopted smoking, just to keep away the fumes.2011, Mark Leigh, The Loo Companion: Are You Sitting Comfortably?, Michael O'Mara Books
- He was shocked and delighted to see the reaction of his friends and the lady they brought with them. “I am Ash, your new gong scourer at your service, my lord.” He bowed at the company before him.2013, K. M. Snider, Betrayal of an Angel, XLibris, page 209
- Synonyms:
- gong farmer
Synonyms of gong scourer
Forms of gong scourer
| plural | gong scourers |
|---|---|
| alternative form | gong-scourer |
Origin of gong scourer
Compound of gong (“outhouse”) + scourer.
Questions about gong scourer
- What does gong scourer mean?
- Gong scourer means one who dug out and removed human excrement from privies and cesspits.
- What part of speech is gong scourer?
- Gong scourer is a noun.
- What is the plural of gong scourer?
- The plural of gong scourer is gong scourers.
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