"expressman" meaning in All languages combined

See expressman on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: expressmen [plural]
Etymology: From express + -man. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|express|man}} express + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|expressmen}} expressman (plural expressmen)
  1. (dated or historical, US) A courier, especially by train or stagecoach Tags: US, dated, historical

Inflected forms

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