Waterman

Waterman
Waterman Wa"ter*man, n.; pl. {Watermen}. [1913 Webster] 1. A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a boatman; a ferryman. [1913 Webster]

2. An attendant on cab stands, etc., who supplies water to the horses. [Eng.] --Dickens. [1913 Webster]

3. A water demon. --Tylor. [1913 Webster]


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  • Waterman, IL — U.S. village in Illinois Population (2000): 1224 Housing Units (2000): 471 Land area (2000): 1.002084 sq. miles (2.595386 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 1.002084 sq. miles (2.595386 sq. km) FIPS …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • waterman — ► NOUN 1) a boatman. 2) an oarsman of a specified level of knowledge or skill …   English terms dictionary

  • waterman — [wôt′ər mən] n. pl. watermen [wôt′ərmən] a person who works on or with boats; esp., an oarsman …   English World dictionary

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  • Waterman — This interesting surname has two possible origins; firstly, it may be an occupational name for the servant of a bearer of the given name Wa(l)ter, deriving from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements wald meaning rule, plus heri, hari… …   Surnames reference

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