Definitions

1. noun

A tutman is a person who makes or repairs tutmans, which are a type of decorative or ornamental framework, typically made of wood or metal.

“The tutman was skilled in crafting intricate designs for the royal family’s furniture.”

2. noun

In some dialects, a tutman can also refer to a type of old English unit of measurement, roughly equivalent to a dozen or a group of 12 items.

“The merchant counted out 12 tutmans of wool for the winter season.”