PLACEMAN

placeman, placeseeker

(noun) a disparaging term for an appointee

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

placeman (plural placemen)

(UK politics, derogatory) One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man.

Source: Wiktionary


Place"man, n.; pl. Placemen (.

Definition: One who holds or occupies a place; one who has office under government. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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