tubman

¹

[ tuhb-muhn ]

noun

, Old English Law.

, plural tub·men.

1. a barrister in the Court of Exchequer who had precedence in motions over every other barrister except the postman.

Tubman

²

[ tuhb-muhn ]

noun

1. Harriet Araminta, 1820?–1913, U.S. abolitionist: escaped slavery to become a leader of the Underground Railroad; served as a Union scout during Civil War.
2. William Va·can·a·rat Shadrach [v, uh, -, kan, -, uh, -rat], 1895–1971, president of Liberia 1944–71.

Tubman

/ ˈtʌbmən /

noun

1. TubmanWilliam Vacanarat Shadrach18951971MLiberianPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state William Vacanarat Shadrach (vəˈkænəˌræt ˈʃædræk). 1895–1971, Liberian statesman; president of Liberia (1944–71)

Word History and Origins

Origin of tubman¹

First recorded in 1635–45; tub + -man

Example Sentences

"This moment is just a continuation of what Harriet Tubman did. It's a continuation of Isabella Bomfree, which is Sojourner Truth," said Spigner, the founder of A Taste of Soul NY African American Heritage tours.

From Salon

And on that path to freedom, Harriett Tubman had one piece of advice.

From Salon

The sign tells us she’s “the famous Seer Harriet Tubman.”

From Literature

“Harriet Tubman was a Seer, and we named a school after her. The old man Toby was a Seer. We’ve always considered them and their ability special. The boy could come in handy.”

From Literature

Delaware State University said counseling services would be available in the Tubman Laws Hall housing office and said it would “continue to take all necessary actions to ensure the health and well-being of our campus community.”

From Seattle Times