MOTORMAN

motorman

(noun) the operator of streetcar

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

motorman (plural motormen)

(dated) A man who controls a motor.

A person who operates a motor vehicle.

(India) A train driver.

(UK) An electric train or tram driver.

Source: Wiktionary


Mo"tor*man, n.

Definition: A man who controls a motor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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