Definitions

1. noun

A reporter or journalist who gathers information from a particular area or community, often informally.

“The newspaper relied on a network of legmen to report local events.”

2. noun

A person who is in charge of enforcing laws or regulations in a particular area or community.

“The police officer acted as a legman for the mayor, enforcing new traffic laws.”

3. noun

A person who works in the background, often to gather information or provide support.

“The team’s legman helped the manager with the event planning.”