townman

noun

town·​man
-nmən
plural townmen

Word History

Etymology

Middle English toun man, from Old English tūnman villager, from tūn town + man

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of townman was in the 15th century

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“Townman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/townman. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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