stockman

[ stok-muh n or for 3, -man ]

/ ˈstɒk mən or for 3, -ˌmæn /

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noun, plural stock·men [stok-muh n or for 3, -men] /ˈstɒk mən or for 3, -ˌmɛn/.

U.S. and Australia. a person who raises livestock.

a person employed on a stock farm.

a person in charge of a stock of goods, as in a warehouse.

Nearby words

stockinger, stockish, stockist, stockjobber, stockless, stockman, stockout, stockowner, stockpile, stockport, stockpot

Origin of stockman

First recorded in 1800–10; stock + man¹

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Examples from the Web for stockman

While Stockman gave two responses and Posey gave one, neither agreed to be interviewed.
Ethics Office Sees Evidence Republican Congressman Broke the Law|Ben Jacobs|June 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the meantime, Stockman's spokesman again didn't respond to inquires from The Daily Beast.
Grifter Congressman Facing Ethics Investigation|Ben Jacobs|April 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ethical questions have repeatedly been raised about Stockman in the past.
Grifter Congressman Facing Ethics Investigation|Ben Jacobs|April 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If only Stockman had followed his own advice and “read The Daily Beast.”
Stockman Says "Read The Daily Beast"|Ben Jacobs|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Tea Party leaders have complained that Stockman has not shown up to any events.
Good Riddance to Steve Stockman, the Grifter Congressman Who Ran for Senate|Ben Jacobs|March 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The stockman's gray eyes were fixed upon the face of the suitor as though reading his most secret thoughts.
The Gold Hunter's Adventures|William H. Thomes
What is the condition of a stockman after he has brought up his mob and yarded it for the night?
Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2)|William Delisle Hay
"Patience, my friends," returned the officer, leading the way towards the stockman's hut.
The Gold Hunter's Adventures|William H. Thomes
Oh, Aunt Elizabeth doesn't like him to sleep in the house, so he sleeps in the stockman's spare room.
Tom Gerrard|Louis Becke
Then the Quiet Stockman gave his opinion, making it very clear that he no longer felt that women had nothing in common with men.
We of the Never-Never|Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn

British Dictionary definitions for stockman

stockman

/ (ˈstɒkmən, -ˌmæn) /

noun plural -men

a man engaged in the rearing or care of farm livestock, esp cattle
an owner of cattle or other livestock

US and Canadian a man employed in a warehouse or stockroom

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