[1825–35; cab1 + -man]This word is first recorded in the period 1825–35. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: electrolyte, relativity, runway, structural, torque-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, freshman, lineman, liveryman, ombudsman