"lightmans" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: light + -mans Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|light|mans}} light + -mans Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lightmans (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) The day. Tags: UK, obsolete, uncountable Derived forms: bene lightmans

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          "ref": "1612, Thomas Dekker, Lanthorne and Candle-light",
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