leg·man
| \ ˈleg-ˌman
also ˈlāg- \
also ˈlāg- \
Definition of legman
1
: a reporter assigned usually to gather information
2
: an assistant who performs various subordinate tasks (such as gathering information or running errands)
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“Legman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legman. Accessed 17 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of legman was in 1897
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