Bellmen

/ˈbɛlmən/ noun

Plural of bellman; hotel employees who carry luggage, open doors, and provide guest services.

Plural form of 'bellman' (bell + man). Historically, these workers announced arrivals by ringing a bell; the name persisted even as their duties expanded beyond bell-ringing.

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