gateman
Americannoun
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gatemen
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Origin of gateman
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Everyone at the pit top from the gateman to the engine driver greeted him as though he were a friend and brother.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2015
After school he worked as a gateman on the Wilson Avenue elevated line, got a Christmas job in the local post office.
From Time Magazine Archive
When they arrive at the studio, the gateman looks suspiciously at Gracie.
From Time Magazine Archive
Three Communist soldiers brushed aside the Embassy's gateman, tramped into the ambassador's bedroom, awakened him rudely, prowled around, then left.
From Time Magazine Archive
“That I see,” said the gateman with elaborate patience, twisting the long hairs of his mole.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
There are gatemen in white coats And for us hacks a press box that has no frills or frippery and is rather tired, but offers a fine view and has a kettle.
From The Guardian ● May 23, 2012
His attendants, ushers and gatemen were drilled in courtesy.
From Time Magazine Archive
He had only to drive to a gate in his BMW and the gatemen would salute and open it for him, without asking questions.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
One of the gatemen recognized her and opened the gates.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The coaches were followed by the gatemen of all the docks and others who had been associated with the deceased.
From The Hero of the Humber or the History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe by Woodcock, Henry
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