hackman
Americannoun
plural
hackmennoun
Etymology
Origin of hackman
Example Sentences
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Tim, the hackman, was a true weather prophet.
From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore
Joining forces with him, we no longer shivered before the hackman, nor shrank from the valet de place.
From From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey by Howe, Julia Ward
Tim, the hackman, worked at logging in the winter months, too.
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.
A collection was taken up to send delegates to the funeral, and the same hackman who bore little Joe to the hospital again kindly offered the use of his carriage.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Volume XV, No. 3 Volume XV (Jan 1886-Jul 1886) by Various
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