BAYMAN

Etymology

Noun

bayman (plural baymen)

(historical) One of the earliest European settlers of the eventual colony of British Honduras, modern-day Belize.

(US, naval) A sickbay nurse.

Anagrams

• Bamyan

Source: Wiktionary


Bay"man, n. (Nav.)

Definition: In the United States navy, a sick-bay nurse; -- now officially designated as hospital apprentice.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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