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vatman

American  
[vat-muhn] / ˈvæt mən /

noun

Papermaking.
  • vatmen
    plural
  1. the worker who shakes the pulp onto the wire.


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Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of vatman

First recorded in 1830–40; vat + man


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The vatman was occupied at the other end of the shed.

From True and Other Stories by George Parsons Lathrop

An experienced vatman was sent for from the North; Dennie was engaged to collect and haul reeds, and aid in other ways when he could.

From True and Other Stories by George Parsons Lathrop

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