paper man
/ˈpeɪpə man/noun
1A man who works in the paper industry or newspaper business. In later use chiefly: a man who sells newspapers; a newsagent.
2 US slang (chiefly Jazz ). A musician, especially a drummer, who plays from sheet music rather than by improvisation.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Barten Holyday (1593–1661), Church of England clergyman and poet. From paper + man.
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- free, gratis, and for nothing
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- freehand
- free-handed
- free-handedly
- free-handedness
- free handout
- free-hearted
- free hit
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- Nottoway
- not to worry
- not trust someone as far as one can throw them
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- notum
- Notus
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- not want to know
- notwithstanding
- notwithstanding clause
- no two ways about it
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