endman

English

noun
Definitions
  • A man at one end of a row or line.
  • One who takes the most advanced or extreme view of anything; an extremist.
  • (obsolete) A type of stock character common in American minstrel shows, occurring in pairs, and distinguished by exchanging jokes in between skits and songs.

Etymology

Suffix from English end (patient of action).

Origin

English

end

Gloss

patient of action

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