visiting fireman
noun Informal.
an influential person accorded special treatment while visiting an organization, industry, city, etc.
a visitor, as a tourist or vacationer, in a city, presumed to be a big spender.
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Origin of visiting fireman
First recorded in 1935–40
Words nearby visiting fireman
visitant, visitation, visitation rights, visitatorial, visiting card, visiting fireman, visiting nurse, visiting professor, visiting teacher, visitor, visitor centre
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British Dictionary definitions for visiting fireman
visiting fireman
noun
US informal a visitor whose presence is noticed because he is an important figure, a lavish spender, etc
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