noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A worker who makes rounds, especially in order to deliver goods.
2. 2
   a male worker employed to make rounds (to deliver goods or make inspections or so on) wordnet
3. 3
   A policeman who acts as inspector. US, historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

airplane spotterargusbailiffbeadlebeaglebound bailiff

Etymology

From rounds + -man.

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