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单词 dayman
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Definition of dayman in English:

dayman

noun ˈdeɪmən
  • 1A man who is hired or paid by the day; a day labourer; specifically a colliery worker who is paid for the amount of time worked, rather than by the weight of coal produced. Compare daysman. Now chiefly historical.

  • 2A man (especially a shift worker) who works during the day as opposed to at night.

  • 3Nautical. A member of a ship's crew (as a carpenter, cook, sailmaker, etc.) who works only during the day, not being required to assist in keeping watch.

Origin

Late 16th century. From day + man.

Definition of dayman in US English:

dayman

nounˈdeɪmən
  • 1A man who is hired or paid by the day; a day labourer; specifically a colliery worker who is paid for the amount of time worked, rather than by the weight of coal produced. Compare daysman. Now chiefly historical.

  • 2A man (especially a shift worker) who works during the day as opposed to at night.

  • 3Nautical. A member of a ship's crew (as a carpenter, cook, sailmaker, etc.) who works only during the day, not being required to assist in keeping watch.

Origin

Late 16th century. From day + man.

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