- Hackneyman
- Hackneyman \Hack"ney*man\ (-m[a^]n), n.; pl. {Hackneymen} (-m[e^]n). A man who lets horses and carriages for hire. [1913 Webster]
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Hackneyman
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hackneyman — hack·ney·man … English syllables
hackneyman — ˈhaknēmən, nim noun (plural hackneymen) Etymology: Middle English hackeneyman, from hakeney + man : a man who hires out horses and carriages * * * hackˈneyman noun Someone who keeps hackney horses • • • Main Entry: ↑hackney … Useful english dictionary
Hackneymen — Hackneyman Hack ney*man ( m[a^]n), n.; pl. {Hackneymen} ( m[e^]n). A man who lets horses and carriages for hire. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Carriage — A carriage is a wheeled vehicle for people, usually horse drawn. It is especially designed for private passenger use and for comfort or elegance, though some are also used to transport goods. It may be light, smart and fast or heavy, large and… … Wikipedia
hick — late 14c., nickname of RICHARD (Cf. Richard). Meaning awkward provincial person was established by 1700 (Cf. RUBE (Cf. rube)); earlier it was the characteristic name of a hosteler, hackneyman, etc. (late 14c.), perhaps via alliteration. The… … Etymology dictionary
