hackman

American  

[hak-muhn, -man] / ˈhæk mən, -ˌmæn /

noun

plural

hackmen

1. the driver of a hack or taxi.

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Hackman British  

/ ˈhækmən /

noun

1. Gene. born 1930, US film actor; his films include The French Connection (1971), Mississippi Burning (1988), Absolute Power (1997), and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

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Etymology

Origin of hackman

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800; hack ² + man

Example Sentences

“I say, young’un, ain’t ye out o’ yer bailiwick?” queried Tim, the hackman, staring at the little girl in the Stagg yard.

From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore

This was the report Tim, the hackman, had brought in.

From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore

Finally he was found in a secluded corner, and a good-natured hackman was persuaded to take him to the hospital in Flatbush, where he said he once lived.

From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) by Various

Tim, the hackman, worked at logging in the winter months, too.

From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore

“That horrid hackman wouldn’t give us a lift, although he was sitting at Tompkins’ store toasting his feet at a stove,” added Belle, angrily.

From Natalie: A Garden Scout by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth