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handmen

handmen is the plural of handman.

Meaning of handman

Noun

handman (plural handmen)

  1. (archaic, rare) A (male) servant; manservant
    • No one knew how many Oracles would show up at each ceremony, seeking replacements for their lieges' handmaidens or handmen.2006, James Clemens, Shadowfall
  2. One who assembles printing type by hand.
    • The handman reads copy and assembles type by hand, including straight composition, tables and display.1918, The Industrial Education Survey of the City of New York, page 44

Questions about handmen

What is handmen the plural of?
Handmen is the plural of handman.

Words near handmen in the dictionary

  1. handmark
  2. handmarked
  3. handmarks
  4. handmayd
  5. handmayds
  6. handmen
  7. handmill
  8. handmills
  9. handmirror
  10. handmirrors
  11. handnail

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