See knacker in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"text": "Near-synonym: toymaker"
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"text": "Plow-wright , Cart-wright, Knacker and Smith",
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"A harnessmaker or saddlemaker; their place of business (e.g., saddlery)."
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