Crossword clues for placeman
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.
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.
WordNet
n. a disparaging term for an appointee [syn: placeseeker]
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.