turfman

[ turf-muhn ]

noun

, plural turf·men.

1. a person who is extremely devoted to horse racing.

turfman

/ ˈtɜːfmən /

noun

1. a person devoted to horse racing Also calledturfiteˈtɜːfaɪt

Word History and Origins

Origin of turfman¹

First recorded in 1810–20; turf + -man

Example Sentences

Fear never would have given the turfman the entre to the Desha home; only friendship.

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Here Crimmins carefully selected a variety of adjectives with which to decorate the turfman.

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It was a month, dating from the memorable meeting with the turfman, before Garrison was able to leave the hospital.

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Meanwhile Garrison had commenced his life of regeneration at the turfman's Long Island stable.

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He nodded up the aisle where the turfman was entertaining the major and his wife.

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