BILLMAN

Etymology

Noun

billman (plural billmen)

A man who uses, or is armed with, a bill or hooked axe.

Proper noun

Billman (plural Billmans)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Billman is the 10019th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 3218 individuals. Billman is most common among White (94.34%) individuals.

Source: Wiktionary


Bill"man, n.; pl. Billmen (.

Definition: One who uses, or is armed with, a bill or hooked ax. "A billman of the guard." Savile.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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