[1770–80; raft1 + 's1 + -man]This word is first recorded in the period 1770–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: embed, extra, international, parka, taboo-man is a combining form, used in the formation of compound words indicating a man ofa certain type or with a certain job. Other words that use the affix -man include: fireman, floorman, lineman, marksman, ombudsman