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Postman
Pronunciation : Post"man
Part of Speech : n.;
Definition : 1. A post or courier; a letter carrier.
2. (Eng. Law)
Defn: One of the two most experienced barristers in the Court of Exchequer, who have precedence in motions; -- so called from the place where he sits. The other of the two is called the tubman. Whishaw.
pl. Postmen (.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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