packman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of packman
Example Sentences
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The total effect was that of "some weird pedlar or packman."
From Time Magazine Archive
He learned much from the packman and voyageur that was destined to be of great value to him in his career on the western frontier, among the outposts of civilization.
From The Story of Isaac Brock Hero, Defender and Saviour of Upper Canada, 1812 by Nursey, Walter R.
L Beneath love's heavy weight my falt'ring soul Plods, like the packman, o'er life's dusty road.
From Japanese Literature Including Selections from Genji Monogatari and Classical Poetry and Drama of Japan by Wilson, Epiphanius
I'm a little packman, with my funny pack.
From Little Folks (Septemeber 1884) A Magazine for the Young by Various
I will now turn in, father, to be ready to send off the fish as soon as the packman comes.”
From Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow by Webb, Archibald
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