pieman


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pieman

(ˈpaɪmən)
n, pl -men
(Commerce) obsolete Brit a seller of pies
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'said enough--no more; smart chap that cabman--handled his fives well; but if I'd been your friend in the green jemmy-- damn me--punch his head,--'cod I would,--pig's whisper-- pieman too,--no gammon.'
"He is dressed like a 'spectable pieman. A sort of a pastry-cook."
The remodelled procession started, with a chimney-sweep driving the hearse--advised by the regular driver, who was perched beside him, under close inspection, for the purpose--and with a pieman, also attended by his cabinet minister, driving the mourning coach.
Even children so require sustaining under the general excitement that a pieman who has established himself for the occasion at the corner of the court says his brandy-balls go off like smoke.
I replied politely: 'Not at all.' But I thought she was rather so, when she tossed up his two half-crowns like a goblin pieman, caught them, dropped them in her pocket, and gave it a loud slap.
Cross over, Uncle Will, and mind the kidney pieman at the corner!
8 In the nursery rhyme, where was Simple Simon going when he met the pieman? 9 Which type of bird shares its name with one of Batman's arch-enemies?
Local producers include Winslow's Posh Pesto and Rennie's Cider, Buckingham's Foxdenton Gin and Monty Pieman, Gawcott's Chafor Wines, Westbury's Geoff's Real Artisan Bread and Brackley's Belflair Chocolates.
JAMES COPPINGER dedicated his goal to Rovers fan Jake Power, nicknamed "Pieman", who died aged 27.
THE PIEMAN COMETH: A CAUTIONARY FOOTBALL TALE Gilded Balloon Rose Theatre Basement, Edinburgh ENDS TODAY 2.30pm, PS12 A struggling professional football team have fallen on hard times.
Why not drop in and try for a chance to play Andy (The Pieman) Smith, who will be displaying his talents on the night.