busman
Americannoun
plural
busmenEtymology
Origin of busman
Example Sentences
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Who am I," asked a tough Jalisco-born busman, "to throw off a guitarrista who sings so sweetly of my birthplace?
From Time Magazine Archive
We gave the luggage to the busman, and walked on down.
From A Poor Man's House by Reynolds, Stephen Sydney
That's why they called him a busman and his holiday a busman's holiday.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, July 14th, 1920 by Various
Didst thou, perchance to lower heights declining Lately, as busman, strike for higher pay?
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 27, 1891 by Various
At first the busman smiled, And rather liked the fun— He merely smiled, that Hebrew child, And said, "Eccentric one!"
From Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir
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