messman

[ mes-muhn ]

noun

, Naval.

, plural mess·men.

1. an enlisted person who serves in the messroom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of messman¹

First recorded in 1840–50; mess + -man

Example Sentences

The cook prepared the meals, and the messman of the day rendered any assistance necessary.

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The first hint of this came from the messman and cook who commenced to make a Herculean sweep of the pint-mugs and tin plates.

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Then the messman ran out to the trap-door and saw that the northern wireless mast had disappeared.

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Some may have wanted the training and experience to be gained from messman's service.

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Messman, one of those very stiff whiskies for Mr. Sabre—go on, Sabre, you must.

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