▪ I. † ˈberman1 Obs.
[OE. bǽrman, f. bǽr bier, ber-an to bear + man.]
A bearer, carrier, or porter.
| c 1000 ælfric Josh. iii. 15 Þa bærmenn ᵹesetton heora fottest. c 1205 Lay. 3317 We habbet bermen{revsc} & birles inowe. a 1300 Havelok 876 Þe bermen let he alle ligge, And bar þe mete to þe castel. Ibid. 885 Bermen, bermen, hider swiþe! |
▪ II. † ˈberman2 Obs. rare.
[f. berghman, cf. Ger. bergmann miner; see barmaster.]
A miner.
| 1677 Plot Oxfordsh. 59 Without the advice of ancient and experienced Bermen. |