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ashmen

ashmen is the plural of ashman.

Meaning of ashman

Noun

ashman (plural ashmen)

  1. (obsolete) One employed to collect ash.
    • Theoretically, occupants are expected to bring out their boxes and pans at the time the ashman's bell gives notice that his cart is passing through the street.1868, Annual report of the Metropolitan Board of Health of the State of New York
    Synonyms:
    dustman

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Questions about ashmen

What is ashmen the plural of?
Ashmen is the plural of ashman.

Words near ashmen in the dictionary

  1. AShM
  2. ashman
  3. Ashmanhaugh
  4. Ashmans
  5. Ashmedai
  6. ashmen
  7. Ashmiany
  8. Ashmole
  9. Ashmolean
  10. Ashmont
  11. Ashmore

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