watchman
Americannoun
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a person who keeps guard over a building at night, to protect it from fire, vandals, or thieves.
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(formerly) a person who guards or patrols the streets at night.
noun
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a person employed to guard buildings or property
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(formerly) a man employed to patrol or guard the streets at night
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Etymology
Origin of watchman
late Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at watch, man
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While the number of procedures combining Boston Scientific’s Watchman and Farapulse devices has grown, this increase hasn’t been enough to offset a decline in stand-alone Watchman procedures, Mahoney said.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Over the years, Boston Scientific has secured regulatory approval for new editions of the device, most recently the Watchman FLX Pro in 2023.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Mahoney noted that doctors are increasingly combining Watchman procedures with other treatments during a single visit.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
The event began in the morning, followed by the formal unveiling of the two memorials, named "Oaths Taken, Oaths Fulfilled" and "Watchman".
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
"Watchman," so I seemed to cry, "what of the night? what of the night?" and it was as if I always received the answer: "The morning has come, and yet it is night."
From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel)
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