mudlark noun & verb. ['mʌdlɑ:k] L18.
[from MUD noun¹ + LARK noun¹.]
A. noun.
1. A hog. slang. L18-E20.

2. A person who scavenges for usable debris in the mud of a river or harbour. Also, a street urchin; joc. a messy person, esp. a child. colloq. L18.

3. A magpie-lark. Austral. L19.

4. = MUDDER. slang. E20.
b. verb intrans. Carry on the occupation of a mudlark. Also, play in mud. M19.

■ mudlarker noun = MUDLARK noun 2 E19.

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