Word Study
brakeman
CIDE DICTIONARY
brakeman, n.
- A man in charge of a brake or brakes. [1913 Webster]
- The man in charge of the winding (or hoisting) engine for a mine. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
brakeman, n. (pl. -men)
1 US an official on a train, responsible for maintenance on a journey.
2 a person in charge of brakes.
1 US an official on a train, responsible for maintenance on a journey.
2 a person in charge of brakes.
Etymology
BRAKE(1) + MAN
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