remittance man en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) An unwanted or underachieving man, or occasionally a youngest son, sent by relatives to a distant land (often from Britain to a colony) and sent regular remittances of upkeep money, in order that he does not come back.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| remittance men | Number=Plur | lexicographic |