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sandman

[ sand-man ]

noun

, plural sand·men.
  1. the man who, in fairy tales or folklore, puts sand in the eyes of children to make them sleepy.


sandman

/ ˈsændˌmæn /

noun

  1. (in folklore) a magical person supposed to put children to sleep by sprinkling sand in their eyes
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sandman1

First recorded in 1860–65; sand + man
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Example Sentences

"It makes my blood run cold to hear him," whispered the Sandman.

"I don't half like it," replied the Sandman, his teeth chattering with apprehension.

"Vith all my 'art," replied the Sandman, searching the clothes of the victim.

"That's a view o' the case worthy of an Old Bailey lawyer," replied the Sandman.

"Exactly the case with the t'other," whispered the Tinker to the Sandman.

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