Definitions

1. noun

A worker or laborer, especially one employed on a large estate or in a particular trade or industry.

“The farm relied on a team of skilled hodmen to construct its new barn.”

2. noun

A person who carries or assists in carrying heavy loads, especially a person who helps to unload goods from a ship or a cart.

“The dockworkers were tired after a long day of unloading cargo with the help of several hodmen.”

3. noun

A servant or attendant, especially one who is responsible for a particular task or duty.

“The lord’s household consisted of many servants, including several hodmen who managed the estate’s gardens.”