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choreman

American  
[chawr-muhn, -man, chohr-] / ˈtʃɔr mən, -ˌmæn, ˈtʃoʊr- /

noun

choremen plural
  1. a menial worker, as in a logging camp.


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Etymology

Origin of choreman

First recorded in 1870–75; chore + man

Example Sentences

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Tim Gleichen and Peter Furrers came first, Andy, the choreman, brought up the rear.

From The Hound From The North by Bull, Charles Livingston

At last the absurdity of the position became too much, and he hailed the little choreman in the midst of his laughter.

From The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana by Cullum, Ridgwell

The last choreman was named McManus, but he went to Ottawa three years ago!

From The Brick Moon and Other Stories by Hale, Edward Everett

He was half inclined to go in and rouse the little choreman.

From The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana by Cullum, Ridgwell

Mike was the choreman, who made the furnace fire and kept the sidewalk.

From The Brick Moon and Other Stories by Hale, Edward Everett

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