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单词 nightman
释义

nightman

/ˈnʌɪtman/
noun
1A man employed to empty cesspools, outdoor privies, etc., at night and to remove the waste matter. Also figurative. Now archaic and historical.
2A man who works during the night or on a night shift. Also (slang ): a nocturnal wrongdoer or criminal; a burglar.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in City of London Book of Fines. From night + man.

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