reedman

[ reed-man ]

noun

, plural reed·men.

1. a musician who plays a reed instrument.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reedman¹

First recorded in 1870–75; reed + man

Example Sentences

In this manner he chased hym more than thre myles, and at lasts sir Mathue Reedman's horse foundred and fell under hym.

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I am content, quod Reedman, so you deale with me lyke a good companyon.

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Well, sir, quod Reedman, what wyll you nowe that I shall do?

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Mr. Reedman's surprise may have been great, but it scarcely equals our own.

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If it be Mr. Reedman's, he must have been guilty of fraud or the victim of deception.

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