wainman

/ˈweɪnmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A man who manages a team of horse-drawn vehicles, especially one hauling goods or produce.

“The wainman was responsible for delivering fresh produce to the local market every week.”

2. noun

In some dialects of English, particularly in northern England, a wainman is a man who hauls goods on a horse-drawn wagon.

“The wainman was a common sight in the town, hauling goods to the local shops.”

Synonyms

  • carter
  • drayman

Antonyms

  • automaton
  • driver