packman

[ pak-muhn ]

noun

, plural pack·men.

1. a peddler.

Word History and Origins

Origin of packman¹

First recorded in 1615–25; pack ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

And the pack-horses they purveyed to carry off the plunder--why, the packmen avoid Stratford ever since as though we had the Black Death!

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Ales herself had a pretty fair collection of useful articles in the shape of pots, bowls, and mugs, stowed away in the barn, having added to her store whenever the packman came his rounds.

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The Somali undid his bundle precisely like a packman of olden times, showing off the wares he had for sale.

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The men of Surrey and the men of Kent, The men of Sussex and Northumberland, The shepherds of the downs, the Wealden forges, Fishermen, packmen, bargemen, masons, all The traffickers of England, made our bridge.

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Just as Jonathan, the packman, was stepping into his boat, the cook looked through one of the port-holes and asked him if he had any need for the Buccaneer's lion.

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