roundsman

noun

rounds·​man ˈrau̇n(d)z-mən How to pronounce roundsman (audio)
1
: one that makes rounds
2
: a supervisory police officer of the grade of sergeant or just below

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of roundsman was in 1795

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Cite this Entry

“Roundsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundsman. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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