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From: Paul Benyon <>
Subject: Re: slopsellers?
Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 13:58:10 +0000
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On Sat, 10 Mar 2001 23:29:38 +1100 (EST), you wrote:

>I noticed in a trade directory on line, a person whose
>occupation was described as "slopseller" . I can't
>think of any reason for anyone selling what I think of
>as slops so is there another meaning?
>
>A curious Australian with Devon Roots

Hi Anne

http://www.gendocs.demon.co.uk/trades.html

comes to our aid with:

SLOP SELLER
A person who sold baskets. A seller of ready made clothes.

It may be of interest to note that Royal Naval Clothing Stores in HM
Ships and Shore Establishments are still referred to as "Slops".

Regards

Paul
Portland

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