roundsman
a person who makes rounds, as of inspection.
British. a person who makes deliveries, as of milk or bread.
Australian. a journalist covering a specific area of interest: a political roundsman.
a police officer who inspects the other officers on duty in a particular district.
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How to use roundsman in a sentence
One case was that of an old fellow, a veteran of the Civil War, who was at the time a roundsman.
Theodore Roosevelt | Theodore RooseveltAt this Sadie and Mrs. Cubbs tries to butt in, but that roundsman had a head like a choppin' block.
Shorty McCabe | Sewell FordIn your duties as a roundsman, had you noticed any unusual influx of strangers into the town?
There was none of the loafing stride characteristic of the professional roundsman.
A Woman's Impression of the Philippines | Mary H. (Mary Helen) FeeThe devil you did, the roundsman said, as much with irritation as with amazement.
The White Terror and The Red | Abraham Cahan
British Dictionary definitions for roundsman
/ (ˈraʊndzmən) /
British a person who makes rounds, as for inspection or to deliver goods
Australian and NZ a reporter covering a particular district or topic
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