Definitions

1. noun

A nickname for the Dilly Men, a British Army unit that served as pallbearers at the funeral of Lord Nelson

“The dillymen were tasked with carrying the coffin through the streets of London.”

2. noun

In some regions, a colloquial term for delivery men, especially those delivering milk or other goods on a regular route

“The dillymen would arrive at the doorstep every morning with fresh bread and milk.”