Bellman
a bellhop.
a person who carries or rings a bell, especially a town crier or watchman.
Historical Examples
When a Man’s Single J. M. Barrie
Notes and Queries, Number 78, April 26, 1851 Various
City Scenes William Darton
The Journal to Stella Jonathan Swift
Scotch Wit and Humor W. H. (Walter Henry) Howe
The Book of Christmas Thomas K. Hervey
Notes and Queries, Number 84, June 7, 1851 Various
Sweden Victor Nilsson
The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal ’45 William Harrison Ainsworth
The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal ’45 William Harrison Ainsworth
noun (pl) -men
a man who rings a bell, esp (formerly) a town crier
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