LL-L: "Etymology" LOWLANDS-L, 03.NOV.1999 (03) [E]

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From: john feather [johnfeather at sceptic1.freeserve.co.uk]
Subject: Etymology

Ron

"Mucker" may be a false friend after all :-)

The Oxford Dictionary  of Modern Slang cites it only from 1947 and guesses
at a derivation from "mucking in", ie helping with chores, etc.

John Feather johnfeather at sceptic1.freeserve.co.uk

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From: R. F. Hahn [sassisch at yahoo.com]
Subject: Etymology

Hi, John!

Thanks for the additional information above.

However, this still leaves the question of  the origin of 'to muck in',
doesn't it?

Regards,

Reinhard/Ron

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