houseman

houseman
/hows"man', -meuhn/, n., pl. housemen /-men', -meuhn/.
1. a male servant who performs general duties in a home, hotel, etc.
2. a man employed to maintain order, as in a bar or gambling casino; bouncer.
4. one who represents the management in a gambling house.
5. Brit. a medical intern at a hospital.
[1790-1800; HOUSE + MAN1]

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