Handman

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    One who assembles printing type by hand.

    "The handman reads copy and assembles type by hand, including straight composition, tables and display."

Example

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

Etymology

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

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