"chimneysweeper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chimneysweepers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} chimneysweeper (plural chimneysweepers)
  1. Alternative form of chimney sweeper Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: chimney sweeper
    Sense id: en-chimneysweeper-en-noun-zMl8RxHq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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