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handman

noun — 2 senses

handman

noun

Etymology From hand + man, modelled after handmaiden, etc. For the printing sense, see by hand.

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

Media, Printing, Publishing 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:

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