hackman
Americannoun
plural
hackmennoun
Etymology
Origin of hackman
Example Sentences
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Julian and the hackman went upstairs, and when the boys came down again they each wore a traveling-coat and had a small valise in their hands.
From The Haunted Mine by Castlemon, Harry
She must stipulate with the hackman that no stranger is to be put into the carriage with her.
From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza
Joining forces with him, we no longer shivered before the hackman, nor shrank from the valet de place.
From From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey by Howe, Julia Ward
“I say, young’un, ain’t ye out o’ yer bailiwick?” queried Tim, the hackman, staring at the little girl in the Stagg yard.
From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore
The hackman pulled the horses up alongside the step in front of the first roadhouse.
From Taking Chances by Cullen, Clarence L.
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