reinsman

[ reynz-muhn ]

noun

, plural reins·men.

1. a person who rides or drives horses, especially a skillful one, as a jockey or harness driver.

reinsman

/ ˈreɪnzmən /

noun

1. the driver in a trotting race

Word History and Origins

Origin of reinsman¹

First recorded in 1850–55; rein + -s ³ + -man

Example Sentences

The old man sat pale and ashy, but driving like the born reinsman that he was.

From Project Gutenberg

He was not a showy reinsman, but noted for keeping his team well and long together.

From Project Gutenberg