Postman

Postman
Postman Post"man, n.; pl. {Postmen}. 1. A post or courier; a letter carrier. [1913 Webster]

2. (Eng. Law) One of the two most experienced barristers in the Court of Exchequer, who have precedence in motions; -- so called from the place where he sits. The other of the two is called the tubman. --Whishaw. [1913 Webster]


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