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Definition of Rodman
1. a surveyor's assistant [n RODMEN]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rodman
Literary usage of Rodman
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register (1913)
"The Will of JOHN rodman of Christ Church parish, planter, 16 September 1686. ...
To my wife Elizabeth rodman my plantation in Christ Church. ..."
2. Mind (1902)
"Warren Anson rodman, the son of Charles G. and Mary H. rodman, ... Mr. rodman was
one of the prime movers in founding the Metaphysical Club, of Boston, ..."
3. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1883)
"rodman tore off his jacket and threw his cap down upon the deck. Then all at once
he put his helm hard down, the " Chingachgook " came up into the wind and ..."
4. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern by Charles Dudley Warner (1896)
"JOSEPH rodman DRAKE (1795-1820) ... was Joseph rodman Drake, the friend of Halleck,
and the best beloved perhaps of all that brilliant group. ..."
5. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1905)
"This was a bill brought by Edward L. rodman, Joseph L. rodman, and Mary J.
rodman against the heirs and other devisees of John rodman, deceased, ..."
6. A Field Manual for Railroad Engineers by James C. Nagle (1917)
"The Level Party consists generally of two members, the leveler and a rodman ;
sometimes an axeman is added to keep the lodman supplied with pegs for ..."
7. A Field Manual for Railroad Engineers by James C. Nagle (1917)
"The Level Party consists generally of two members, the leveler and a rodman ;
sometimes an axeman is added to keep the lodman supplied with pegs for ..."
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