ladderman en · NOUN
Etymology
From ladder + -man.
Meanings
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A casino employee who supervises the baccarat table from a tall chair, watching for cheating etc.
Back in his office, Tony Spivak received a call from the ladderman at the casino where Peggy had won so heavily at baccarat.
1979, Ian Andersen, The Big Night, page 184:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| laddermen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |