plateman en · NOUN
Etymology
From plate + -man.
Meanings
- (dated) A person in charge of the tableware (originally silver plate) in a restaurant.
- A person who produces plates for printing.
- Someone who cleans plates (crockery).
- (rare) A baseman.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| platemen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |