scullogue

/ˈskʌlɪɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who goes from door to door, especially in a rural area, selling goods or collecting orders

“The scullogue was a common figure in rural Ireland, selling goods and news to isolated communities.”

2. verb

to go from door to door, especially in a rural area, selling goods or collecting orders

“The peddler scullogged through the village, selling his wares to anyone who would buy.”

Synonyms

  • hawker
  • peddler

Antonyms

  • retailer
  • store owner