requestman
Nautical
noun
A seaman who makes a written request to a commanding officer for advancement, redress, etc.; (in plural) the official hearing of such requests by the captain or senior officers of a ship.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in ‘Taffrail’ (1883–1968) (real name Henry Dorling).
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