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单词 legmen
释义

legman

noun

leg·​man ˈleg-ˌman How to pronounce legman (audio)
 also  ˈlāg-
1
: a reporter assigned usually to gather information
2
: an assistant who performs various subordinate tasks (such as gathering information or running errands)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web As a young legman, whose job was to file notes to senior reporters, Bernstein was at the White House when Kennedy’s coffin was returned in the early-morning hours after his assassination. Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

legmen

noun

plural of legman
as in subordinates

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • subordinates
  • servants
  • employees
  • workers
  • auxiliaries
  • underlings
  • laborers
  • maidservants
  • handmaidens
  • attendants
  • maids
  • right hands
  • scullions
  • hands
  • assistants
  • lieutenants
  • helpers
  • adjutants
  • coadjutors
  • girl Fridays
  • help
  • aides
  • handmaids
  • sidekicks
  • aids
  • deputies
  • employes
  • swampers
  • helpmeets
  • hirelings
  • helpmates
  • apprentices
  • adjuncts
  • gal Fridays
  • man Fridays
  • mates
  • aides-de-camp
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