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Night watchman

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Noun
  1. 1
    Prior to police forces, a person appointed by a town or city to walk the streets at night and guard the burghers from felons and robbers. historical
  2. 2
    a male watchman who works during the night wordnet
  3. 3
    A person who guards (usually at a building) at night.

    "We can hear the night watchman click his flashlight / Ask himself if it's him or them that's insane"

  4. 4
    A lower order batter to play the last overs in low light to save better batters for the next day's play.

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