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Webster 1913 Edition


Bellman

Bell′man

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Noun.
A man who rings a bell, especially to give notice of anything in the streets. Formerly, also, a night watchman who called the hours.
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Definition 2024


bellman

bellman

English

Noun

bellman (plural bellmen)

  1. A town crier
  2. A bellhop or bellboy
    • 2009 January 24, Harry Hurt Iii, “The Inaugural Glamour as Seen From a Taxi Stand”, in New York Times:
      In addition to opening doors, I would be expected to assist the bellmen and the valet parkers in tagging luggage, ticketing cars and directing limo traffic.