potman

/ (ˈpɒtmən) /

noun plural -men

mainly British another word for potboy

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You may have read the word "simmer" in a recipe or two, but what does it really mean?

To cook in water that begins cold and then reaches a boil.

To stew in a sauce for a long time.

To cook in water, just below boiling temperature.

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Words nearby potman

potlatch, potlicker, potline, pot liquor, potluck, potman, pot marigold, pot marjoram, pot metal, pot of gold, Potomac

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Example sentences from the Web for potman

Her own flower-like face was an equal attraction to the potman.
The Quiver, 2/1900|Various
The ale jars were refilled, pipes and tobacco were brought in, and the weaver relinquished his office of potman to his daughter.
The Shadow of a Crime|Hall Caine
"Up," she demanded, when the potman returned, carrying a mug of milk and a very large scone.
The Quiver, 2/1900|Various
Once the house was shut, and the potman gone, no more was needed than to see the next police patrol go by, and the thing was done.
The Hole in the Wall|Arthur Morrison

But the pale man still sat in his corner, and Joe the potman still supplied the drink he neglected.
The Hole in the Wall|Arthur Morrison

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