Lightman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lightman is a noun meaning A man who carries or takes care of a light.
Meaning
A man who carries or takes care of a light.
Example Sentences
c. 1680s?, Tom Brown, The Practical Quaker; or, the New-Lights The Stars might go to sleep a-nights, And leave their work to these new-Light The Midwife Moon might mind her Calling , And noisy Lightman leave his Bawling
Word Forms
- lightmen
Synonyms for lightman
Depending on context, synonyms include linkboy, linkman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lighterman, lighter, lightkeeper, lampman, lamplighter, lamper.
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