hoyman en · NOUN
Etymology
From hoy + -man.
Meanings
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(historical) A sailor on a hoy.
c. 1613-1625, Henry Hobart, Rich v. Kneeland a common hoyman to carry goods by water for hire
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hoymen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |