POTBOY

potboy, potman

(noun) a worker in an inn or public house who serves customers and does various chores

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

potboy (plural potboys)

A boy employed as waiter to serve (pots of) drinks, as in a tavern.

(British) a boy or man employed in a public house to collect empty pots or glasses.

Source: Wiktionary


Pot"boy`, n.

Definition: A boy who carries pots of ale, beer, etc.; a menial in a public house.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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