ashman

[ ash-man ]

noun,plural ash·men.
  1. a person who collects and disposes of ashes, garbage, and refuse.

Origin of ashman

1
First recorded in 1615–25; ash1 + man

Words Nearby ashman

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How to use ashman in a sentence

  • I found not only him but his institution, for Mr. ashman does not work single-handed.

    Mystic London: | Charles Maurice Davies
  • Mr. ashman also had the honor to convey the formal notice of the nomination to Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois.

    Ocean to Ocean on Horseback | Willard Glazier
  • Mr. Seward some weeks ago took credit to himself for having recalled Mr. ashman on finding that his mission was ill looked on.

    Lord Lyons: A Record of British Diplomacy | Thomas Wodehouse Legh Newton
  • This project was favored by Colonel ashman, and he agreed to furnish a company of rangers to join them.

  • Following the man's eyes, Courtier saw against the sky-line on the for above ashman's Folly, an equestrian statue.

    The Patrician | John Galsworthy