1823 (Kelly) 142 Hawk-boy, per day 1s. 9d.
1842 J. Gwilt Gloss. 984 Hawk, a small quadrangular tool with a handle, used by a plasterer, on which the stuff required by him is served... He has always a boy attendant on him, by whom he is supplied with the material. The boy in question is called a Hawk-boy.