seedsman
Americannoun
plural
seedsmen-
a sower of seed.
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a dealer in seed.
Etymology
Origin of seedsman
Example Sentences
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Five years ago, a mustachioed British seedsman named Samuel Ryder put up a cup to be played for at two-year intervals by teams of British and U. S. golf professionals.
From Time Magazine Archive
He likes to tell of the seedsman who named a flower after his mother, described it as "pure white, big and robust, with a wide, expanded form on stout stems."
From Time Magazine Archive
Mr. Pumblechook’s premises in the High Street of the market town, were of a peppercorny and farinaceous character, as the premises of a cornchandler and seedsman should be.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
My reason is to be found in what took place in Mr. Pumblechook’s parlour: where, on our presenting ourselves, my sister sat in conference with that detested seedsman.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
And wotsume’er the failings on his part, he were a corn and seedsman in his hart.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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