washerman
Americannoun
plural
washermen-
a man who washes clothes, linens, etc., for hire; laundryman.
-
a man who operates a machine for washing, as in a phase of a manufacturing process.
Gender
See -man.
Etymology
Origin of washerman
Example Sentences
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It turned out that the washerman had mixed up their shirts and Dev Anand was wearing Guru Dutt’s shirt.
From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2011
When the first child of a rich man is born, the midwife, barber and washerman go round to all his friends and relations to announce the event and obtain presents.
From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II by Russell, R. V. (Robert Vane)
A washerman owned a donkey, of which he was very fond.
From Zanzibar Tales Told by natives of the East Coast of Africa by Various
Having filled the drum, they emerged from the forest at a place where a washerman was washing clothes.
From Santal Folk Tales by Campbell, A.
In Singonahully he entered into friendly relations with the old village washerman, who was nearly blind, and helped him in his work.
From Old Daniel by Unsigned
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