reddsman Sc. Mining.
(ˈrɛdzmən)
[f. redd n.1 + -s- + man.]
A man employed in clearing away rubbish from the workings of a mine.
| 1808 in Jamieson. 1883 Gresley Gloss. Coal-mining 200. 1887 P. M'Neill Blawearie 59 Down came another cage, out of which stepped the manager accompanied by the chief oncost or reddsman. |