Definition of "pawnie"

But a moment's reflection told Donny that a rag-and-bone man or a pawnie wasn't likely simply to fill his backyard with such stuff.

2011, Katie Flynn, Rainbow's End

The pawnie raised his eyebrows. 'Okay, say fifteen. Anyone stupid enough—'

2012, Stephen King, 11.22.63

Could've got something for them at the pawnie, couldn't you?

2022, Liam McIlvanney, The Heretic, page 25