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gangsman|ˈgæŋzmən|
[f. gang n.1 + man: for the s cf. craftsman etc.]
1. A dock-porter.
1793Wet Docks of Lond. 16 Gangsmen, these are porters stationed under the wharfingers.
2. One who has charge of a gang of workmen.
1863Russell Diary North & South I. 192 One big slouching negro, who seemed to be a gangsman or something of the kind, followed us. 1897Westm. Gaz. 3 Feb. 2/1 The post of gangsman or ‘mate’ is thus a good one.
3. = gangster 1.
1923Glasgow Herald 30 Aug. 7 The complete story of the gangsmen and their crimes. |