"centreman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: centremen [plural]
Etymology: centre + man Etymology templates: {{compound|en|centre|man}} centre + man Head templates: {{en-noun|centremen}} centreman (plural centremen)
  1. (ice hockey, Australian rules football) The player in the position of centre. Categories (topical): Australian rules football, Ice hockey Synonyms: centerman (english: US spelling)
    Sense id: en-centreman-en-noun-T-shpdeD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, ice-hockey, lifestyle, skating, sports

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