hackman

American

[hak-muhn, -man] / ˈhæk mən, -ˌmæn /

noun

plural

hackmen

the driver of a hack or taxi.

Hackman British

/ ˈhækmən /

noun

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

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“When we got out of the carriage the hackman took off his hat and said: ‘If the carriage were mine, you shouldn’t pay a cent.

From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 4, September 1893 by Various

“Pitcher of George Washington!” yelled Tim, 204 the hackman.

From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore

Now, you send Tim, the hackman, up after me this afternoon.

From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore

She retired weeping, and cried herself to sleep, and was awakened early the next morning by her hackman, to take her to the train, which was almost ready to start.

From Octavia The Octoroon by Lee, J. F.

He called the hackman, and Red Beak Jim approached the fence with a grin.

From Taking Chances by Cullen, Clarence L.

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