third man

noun

1. Cricket.
   1. the position of a fielder on the off side between slip and point.
   2. the fielder occupying this position.
2. Lacrosse.
   1. the position of a player, first in the line of defense between center and goal.
   2. the player occupying this position.

third man

noun

1. cricket
   1. a fielding position on the off side near the boundary behind the batsman's wicket
   2. a fielder in this position

Word History and Origins

Origin of third man¹

First recorded in 1870–75