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单词 lifeman
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Definition of lifeman in English:

lifeman

noun ˈlʌɪfmən
rare
  • Stephen Potter's term for: a person who practises lifemanship; one who is skilful in acquiring an advantage or ‘edge’ over another.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in Simeon Potter (b. 1898). From life + man, after lifemanship.

Definition of lifeman in US English:

lifeman

nounˈlʌɪfmən
rare
  • Stephen Potter's term for: a person who practises lifemanship; one who is skilful in acquiring an advantage or ‘edge’ over another.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in Simeon Potter (b. 1898). From life + man, after lifemanship.

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