mudlark

A pig; pork.

One who scavenges in river or harbor mud for items of value, especially in London during the Industrial Revolution. Also applies to a person scavenging sewers. A person that begs near a river. (rare) A sewer cleaner. (rare).

A child who spends most of their time in the streets especially in slum areas. A child who plays in the mud. Any dirty or unkempt person.

Nickname for a soldier of the Royal Engineers.

Assorted birds that are found in muddy places or build their nests with mud. Especially Anthus petrosus and Alauda arvensis.