Crossword clues for potman
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Potman \Pot"man\, n.; pl. Potmen.
A pot companion. [Obs.]
--Life of A. Wood (1663).A servant in a public house; a potboy.
Wiktionary
alt. (context British English) a man employed in a public house to collect empty pots or glasses; a waiter in a similar establishment n. (context British English) a man employed in a public house to collect empty pots or glasses; a waiter in a similar establishment
WordNet
n. a worker in an inn or public house who serves customers and does various chores [syn: potboy]
Usage examples of "potman".
One glance sufficed to identify him: with a surly nod the potman ducked behind a partition to call the proprietor.
The tavern emptied, except for two drovers who snored cheerfully by the dying fire and the potman who made his bed under the serving hatch.
The potman had a free chance for superintending the arrangements, and he succeeded in inducing five other men, much against their will, to join us.
The ale jars were refilled, pipes and tobacco were brought in, and the weaver relinquished his office of potman to his daughter.
Croughton the pot-bellied potman bowed and departed, closing the cell door behind him.
Whilst a potman laboured to restart the ancient Wurlitzer, a canny Scotsman, in a kilt and war bonnet, entertained the disgruntled patrons with an exhibition of standing on one leg.
Brother Thomas kept him on as potman, collecting the glasses, doing a bit of sweeping up, and let him sleep somewhere on the premises once the place was closed.
He was equally unsuccessful with the potman who was just unlocking the doors of the public-house by Horsell Bridge.
He turned his head slightly as a potman came and whispered in his ear.
He waved the empty jug at the potman, who looked at Keisyl, brows raised in unspoken question.
Most were busy drinking, and among them a potman was hurrying to and fro: others were simply lounging and talking as they waited for supper, a few of them checking over oxharness, pack straps and such-like gear.
Or to be more accurate, they were confronted by Shirgo, the potman, who asked Mesca whether he might have the pleasure of introducing her and her friend to two very pleasant gentlemen.
Have you ever cursed and sworn at a potman or innkeeper for being tardy with fresh tankards of ale?
Port Royal Volunteers, commanded by the butcher with the candlemaker as second in command, and with three sawyers, two coopers, one potman and a rheumatic pickpocket as the fighting force.
House to house enquiries of landlords, barmaids and potmen made by police.