Postman

Quick meaning: Postman is a noun meaning (England, historical) One of the two most experienced barristers in the Court of Exchequer, who have precedence in motions, so called from the place where he sits, the other of the two being the tubman.

Meaning

(England, historical) One of the two most experienced barristers in the Court of Exchequer, who have precedence in motions, so called from the place where he sits, the other of the two being the tubman.

More Meanings

1. (chiefly UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Someone who delivers the post (mail) to, and/or collects the post from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes.

Example Sentences

Postman of the Court of Exchequer.

Postmen, binmen, dock workers, even barristers are now on strike. Where will all this end?

Please, Mr. Postman, look and see / Is there a letter in your bag for me? / Please, please, Mr. Po-o-ostman

A single narrow iron-clamped door formed the only means of entrance. On this our guide knocked with a peculiar postman-like rat-tat.

Word Forms

• postmen

Synonyms for postman

Depending on context, synonyms include mailman, mailperson, postperson, carrier.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mailman, carrier, postmaster, driver, factor, contributor.

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