mudlark

/ˈmʌdlɑːrk/

Definitions

1. noun

A child who, especially in the past, made a living by searching for objects of value in the mud and mire of the Thames River in London.

“During the Victorian era, many mudlarks could be seen rummaging through the Thames, searching for lost treasures and valuable items.”

Synonyms

  • gleaner
  • scavenger

Antonyms

  • collector
  • treasure hunter