ploughman en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈplaʊ.mən/ (UK)
Etymology
From Middle English plowman, ploghmon, plouȝman, equivalent to plough + man. Compare Middle Dutch ploechman.
Meanings
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(UK, alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of plowman.
alt of plowman
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plowman | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ploughmen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
ploughmanship · ploughman's sandwich · ploughman's lunch · ploughman's spikenard · ploughman's-spikenard
Relateds
ploughgirl · ploughwoman · tillerman · tiller · ploughboy · ploughshare