washman
(ˈwɒʃmən)
[f. wash v.]
1. A man whose occupation is washing clothes; = washerman.
| 1868 Proc. Amer. Phil. Soc. X. 552 Employing washmen instead of washwomen. 1892 Stevenson Vailima Lett. xvi. (1895) 150 Steward's assistant and washman Arrick, a New Hebridee black boy. |
2. A workman employed in applying the wash or coating of tin in the manufacture of tinplate.
| 1851–4 C. Tomlinson's Cycl. Useful Arts (1867) II. 746/2 The washman prepares an iron pot,..called the wash-pot. 1881 Instr. Census Clerks (1885) 94 Tin Goods Manufacturer... Washman. |