bayman en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English bay Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English bayman From bay + -man.
Meanings
- (historical) One of the earliest European settlers of the eventual colony of British Honduras, modern-day Belize.
- (US) A sickbay nurse.
- (Newfoundland) A rural Newfoundlander, as opposed to a townie (city dweller).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| baymen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |