pumpman

[puhmp-muhn]

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noun

pumpmen

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Origin of pumpman¹

First recorded in 1770–80; pump ¹ + -man

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Presently he passes an order to the pumpman, and the power-house echoes to the easy thrust of his giant engine.

Some of the tanks are in lonely places, and if the children got out there they would be taken in charge by the pumpman or switchman.

Another irate—but laughing—pumpman had come forward.

A pumpman had picked up a piece of heavy timbering and thrown it at him in mock ferocity.

Each gun's crew composed of as many as 14 men is to furnish two, but, when of less than 14 men, one Pumpman only.

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