cabman

noun

cab·​man ˈkab-mən How to pronounce cabman (audio)

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Tom Scullion 60 Minutes The trust and confidence in cabbies here dates back to 1865 when the Knowledge exam was first introduced to London's horse drawn cabmen. Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 17 May 2026

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First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cabman was in 1831

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“Cabman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabman. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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