† turgeman
obs. f. truchman, an interpreter: cf. meturgeman.
| 1670 Covel in Early Voy. Levant (Hakl. Soc.) 109 A Greek (who had been in England some time to learn our language, in order to be a Turgeman). 1864 Pusey Lect. Daniel i. 41 The Turgeman was not to be under 50; his was one of the most honourable offices in the Synagogue. |