bagman
Meanings
noun
- A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
- A caddy.
- A staff assistant to a senior police officer (such as a Detective Sergeant for a Detective Inspector).
- A secretary of (and keeper of equipment for) a Morris dancing side.
- A bookmaker.
- A tramp, hobo.
- A travelling salesman.
- An officer assigned to travel with the president and carry the "nuclear football".
- A prominent fundraiser for a political party or similar cause.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From bag + -man.
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