Ashman
name, noun
name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 One employed to collect ash. obsolete
"Theoretically, occupants are expected to bring out their boxes and pans at the time the ashman's bell gives notice that his cart is passing through the street."
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
Example
More examples"Theoretically, occupants are expected to bring out their boxes and pans at the time the ashman's bell gives notice that his cart is passing through the street."
Etymology
From ash + -man.
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