Definition of Linkman

1. Noun. (formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets.

Exact synonyms: Linkboy
Generic synonyms: Attendant, Attender, Tender

Definition of Linkman

1. Noun. adult linkboy ¹

2. Noun. (rugby) Player who uses speed and dexterity to keep an attacking team's downfield progress fluid. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Linkman

1. a linkboy [n LINKMEN] - See also: linkboy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Linkman

linker
linker DNA
linker scanning
linkered
linkering
linkers
linkified
linkifies
linkify
linkifying
linking
linking number
linking verb
linking verbs
linkless
linkman (current term)
linkmen
linkrot
links
linksland
linkslands
linksman
linksmen
linkspam
linkster
linksters
linkt
linkup
linkups
linkway

Literary usage of Linkman

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The American State Reports: Containing the Cases of General Value and by Abraham Clark Freeman (1897)
"Bergman and John linkman." February 24, 1894, Bergman moved for a default ... Thereupon Bergman and linkman were granted leave to file amended answers and ..."

2. Reports of Cases Decided in the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon by Oregon Supreme Court (1896)
"Bergman and John linkman also claim said sum of money * * * under and by ... of Bergman and linkman, which demurrers were sustained December fourth, ..."

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