masman

noun

masman

noun

Etymology From mas + man.

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Trinidad and Tobago A man who performs in the mas every Carnival.

  • Yesterday the local entertainment industry mourned the loss of two stalwarts, veteran masman McDonald “Mac” Ward and comedian Peter Joseph.2017 December 22, Shane Superville, Trinidad and Tobago Newsday:
  • Aming was also among one of the earliest masmen to export T&T Carnival abroad, again along with Bailey, Velasquez and his brother, music band leader Choy Aming, to countries like Bermuda and the US. Aming was a recipient of the Humming Bird Silver for his contribution to the vibrancy of T&T mas in 1996.2017 September 28, “Neville Aming Passes Away At 96 In T&T”, in Bernews:
1 more example
  • Belmont masman and wire bender Richard Lera displays a headpiece at his Norfolk Street mas camp.2016 February 7, Michelle Loubon, “Taking a Carnival tour”, in Trinidad & Tobago Express:

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