washerman
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8.9
- noun
- /ˈwɔːʃərˌmæn/
- Archaic
:
lavandero
- Besides, there were few people belonging to specialist castes, like the washerman (Dhoby) and barber (Nai), and today none perform the traditional occupation associated with their caste.
Examples
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Every week, I take my clothes to the washerman to ensure they are properly laundered.
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The washerman's services are essential for keeping the hotel linens fresh and clean.
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"My neighbor, the washerman, is very good at what he does."
Fiction book (1998) -
However, the potter became jealous because he worried that the washerman was more successful than he was.
Fiction book (1998) -
"I have just spoken with the washerman," the king said, "and he is surprised by your concern for his well-being."
Fiction book (1998) -
"Why should the washerman's business be of any concern to you?" he asked.
Fiction book (1998) -
Not far from the potter lived a washerman who earned his living making soiled laundry as bright and clean as new.
Fiction book (1998) -
"I am flattered by the washerman's request, Your Majesty."
Fiction book (1998) -
"As you know," continued the king, "in order to clean the soiled article, the washerman puts it into a large porcelain basin with water and soap."
Fiction book (1998) -
The washerman collects dirty clothes from customers and cleans them professionally.
Synonyms
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1.8
A person who washes clothes or sheets for a living
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4.3
A man who washes and dries clothes for a business
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3.6
A person or shop that washes and irons other people's clothes
How Professional
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Washerman is simply wash + man, meaning 'a man who washes'. It began as the name for a person who worked at a laundry, so today it means someone whose job is to wash clothes.