"dinner man" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dinner men [plural]
Etymology: Based on dinner lady. This was traditionally a female occupation. Etymology templates: {{l|en|dinner lady}} dinner lady Head templates: {{en-noun|dinner men}} dinner man (plural dinner men)
  1. (British, informal) A man employed to serve food in a school or work canteen. Tags: British, informal Categories (topical): Occupations, People

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