choreman

American  

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

noun

plural

choremen

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

The choreman picked up his reins and rammed his heels into his horse's flanks.

From The Way of the Strong by Cullum, Ridgwell

Men stood gaping at the beaming choreman sitting perched up on the driving-seat.

From The Twins of Suffering Creek by Cullum, Ridgwell

“Say, I’ve got a mighty sick man here,” he cried, directly he heard the choreman moving.

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

Say,” the choreman broke out suddenly, “you don’t figger to git boostin’ steers in that rig?”

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

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

From The Hound From The North by Bull, Charles Livingston