houseman

English

/ˈhaʊsmən/

noun
Definitions
  • (now) A male follower or retainer; a male domestic worker or servant.
  • (chiefly) A medical graduate gaining practical experience in a hospital; a house officer.

Etymology

Suffix from English house (a house, company).

Origin

English

house

Gloss

a house, company

Kanji

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