placeman
a person appointed to a position, especially one in the government, as a reward for political support of an elected official.
Origin of placeman
1Other words from placeman
- place·man·ship, noun
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How to use placeman in a sentence
Every man had his double; the heels of every placeman were dogged by friendly rivals ready to trip them up.
Coningsby | Benjamin DisraeliAt the moment the newly appointed placeman had been rather glad that such was the case.
The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush | Francis LyndeIn the sequel, the question was proposed, Whether a placeman ought to have a seat in the house?
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.II. | Tobias SmollettWhen this was handed to him he flew into a towering passion, and said, The scribbly scrawl of a placeman, indeed!
Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio vol. II (of 2) | Songling PuIt was a positive grievance, and indeed it was a partial destruction of the constitution, at the instance of a placeman.
The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation | Charles Roger
British Dictionary definitions for placeman
/ (ˈpleɪsmən) /
British derogatory a person who holds a public office, esp for private profit and as a reward for political support
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