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单词 paper man
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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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