TOPSMAN

Etymology

Noun

topsman (plural topsmen)

The chief drover of those who drive a herd of cattle.

The uppermost sawyer in a sawpit.

Synonym: topman

Anagrams

• postman, tampons

Source: Wiktionary


Tops"man, n.; pl. Topsmen (.

1. The chief drover of those who drive a herd of cattle. P. Cyc.

2. The uppermost sawyer in a saw pit; a topman. Simmonds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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