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check-man
check-man n. a man who checks tickets, etc.; spec. U.S., a transfer-man.
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1907 Daily Chron. 23 Sept. 4/4 As you are nearing your destination, a ‘check-man’ boards your car.
check-man
check-man n. 
/ˈtʃɛkmən/ a man who checks fares, tickets, etc.
Brit. /ˈtʃɛkmən/
, /ˈtʃɛkmən/U.S. /ˈtʃɛkˌmæn/
, /ˈtʃɛkˌmæn//ˈtʃɛkmən/ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > endeavour > trial or experiment > trial, test, or testing > [noun] > test or testing for truth or correctness > by comparison > one who
check-man1737
check1774
checker1867
1737–8 Manch. School Reg. (1866) I. 9 Edward Coppock of Manchester, checkman.
1866 Cornhill Mag. Mar. 356 The old checkman came with his lantern to tick off the fares.
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