What is a synonym for "handman"?

Common synonyms include: hewers.

Handman

noun

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Noun

1
A (male) servant; manservant archaic, rare
"No one knew how many Oracles would show up at each ceremony, seeking replacements for their lieges' handmaidens or handmen."
2
One who assembles printing type by hand.
"The handman reads copy and assembles type by hand, including straight composition, tables and display."

"No one knew how many Oracles would show up at each ceremony, seeking replacements for their lieges' handmaidens or handmen."

From hand + man, modelled after handmaiden, etc. For the printing sense, see by hand.