Topsman

Topsman
Topsman Tops"man, n.; pl. {Topsmen}. 1. The chief drover of those who drive a herd of cattle. --P. Cyc. [1913 Webster]

2. The uppermost sawyer in a saw pit; a topman. --Simmonds. [1913 Webster]


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