government man
noun
1A member or supporter of a government.
2 Australian ( euphemism ) a convict (now historical ).
3A government employee or official; specifically (US slang ) = G-man.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in The Scots Magazine.
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- monkey shaft
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- monkey show
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- monkey thorn
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- monkey-waist
- Monkey Ward
- Monkey Ward's
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- monkey-wrencher
- monkfish