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dogman

British  
/ ˈdɒɡmən /

noun

  1. a person who directs the operation of a crane whilst riding on an object being lifted by it

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The hardy dogman was touched with this unusual care for his welfare.

From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)

"I'd never dare to," said the dogman, awed at the bold proposition.

From Sixes and Sevens by Henry, O.

The dogman could not go without any answer; and how was any good answer to be given in half an hour, at the utmost?

From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)

While Mrs. Carnaby spoke so kindly, the dogman took his fingers off their numeral scale, and looked at her.

From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)

There is no such man, at the present time of day, to carry out strict orders, as the dogman was, and the chance of there being such a one again diminishes by very rapid process.

From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)

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