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handman

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A (male) servant; manservant
    archaic, rare
  2. One who assembles printing type by hand.

Examples

“No one knew how many Oracles would show⟳ up at each ceremony, seeking replacements for their lieges' handmaidens or handmen.”
“The handman reads copy⟳ and assembles type⟳ by hand, including straight composition, tables and display.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

handmark handmayd handmill handmirror handnail Handong

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