ashman

[ash-man]

noun

plural

ashmen 

1. a person who collects and disposes of ashes, garbage, and refuse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ashman¹

First recorded in 1615–25; ash ¹ + man

Example Sentences

Ewan Ashman, Rory Sutherland, Tom Clarkson and the latest call-up, Gregor Brown, all fill the bench as coach Andy Farrell throws a protective blanket over his first-choice players.

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However, Ashman's early score eased any jitters.

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First-half scores from Ewan Ashman, Rory Hutchinson, Arron Reed and Kyle Steyn had Gregor Townsend's side in a commanding position, before further scores from Grant Gilchrist, Kyle Rowe and George Turner in the second period.

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Kyle Ashman, 23, was due to enter the villa but was axed after The Sun newspaper revealed he had been arrested over a fight at a funeral earlier this year.

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Kyle Ashman, 23, was due to enter the villa on Monday for the ITV2 show's 12th series but was dropped after The Sun newspaper reported details of the violence in Stafford earlier this year.

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