bagman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
  2. A caddy.
  3. A staff assistant to a senior police officer (such as a Detective Sergeant for a Detective Inspector).
  4. A secretary of (and keeper of equipment for) a Morris dancing side.
  5. A bookmaker.
  6. A tramp, hobo.
  7. A travelling salesman.
  8. An officer assigned to travel with the president and carry the "nuclear football".
  9. A prominent fundraiser for a political party or similar cause.

Pronunciation

EN-AU ck1 bagman.ogg

Word forms

bagman bagmen bag man

Etymology

From bag + -man.

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