plateman

English

noun
Definitions
  • (dated) A person in charge of the tableware (originally silver plate) in a restaurant.
  • Someone who cleans plates.
  • (baseball) A baseman.

Etymology

Suffix from English plate (slang for vinyl record).

Origin

English

plate

Gloss

slang for vinyl record

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