second man
- a person who assists the driver in crewing a locomotive
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Historical Examples of second man
Drew backed through the curtains as the second-man was speaking.
Whispering WiresHenry Leverage
The second-man was standing before the library door with folded arms and a watchdog expression on his cockney face.
Whispering WiresHenry Leverage
The page is a very convenient servant to have when there is no second-man or when there are no men-servants at all.
Book of Etiquette, Volume 2Lillian Eichler Watson