ploughman
Britishnoun
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a man who ploughs, esp using horses
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any farm labourer
Other Word Forms
- ploughmanship noun
Example Sentences
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"We have high hopes for both these competitors because they are dedicated ploughmen. They put a lot into it," he said.
From BBC
Northern Ireland team member Dai Kennedy, from Listooder in County Down, is one of the most experienced ploughmen in the competition.
From BBC
To any students seeking a less painful, less temperature-raising midday meal, try a ploughman’s lunch: bread, cheese, spring onion.
From Washington Post
Two years after the plague hit England, this Lincolnshire ploughman was in court for “refusing to work at the daily rate”.
From The Guardian
The 34-piece Roman silver collection was discovered by ploughman Gordon Butcher and has been on display in the British Museum since 1946, earning a place in its top 10 list of British treasures.
From BBC
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