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(British) a disparaging term for an appointee
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placeman
Word definitions for placeman in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a disparaging term for an appointee [syn: placeseeker ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context UK derogatory English) One appointed to a political office, especially in government, as a reward for political support; an appointee, a yes-man.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Placeman \Place"man\, n.; pl. Placemen . One who holds or occupies a place; one who has office under government. --Sir W. Scott.
Usage examples of placeman.
He dilates to his uncle, Lord Seymour Temple, a greyheaded placeman, on the profligacy of the press.
It was insinuated that the scheme of disjoining the offices was merely a cloak for the introduction of a new placeman into the house.
In the sequel, the question was proposed, Whether a placeman ought to have a seat in the house?
They brutalized a number of my placemen and employees in Komar, when stationed there.