rag-and-bone shop

English

Etymology

Derived from the Victorian practice of literally collecting rags and bones from households for resale.

Noun

rag-and-bone shop (plural rag-and-bone shops)

1. (British) A dealership selling cheap unwanted second-hand goods, or bric-a-brac, that have been collected for nothing as disposable items.

Synonyms

• dolly shop
• ragshop

Related terms

• rag and bone man