Plural of ashman; multiple workers who collect or dispose of ashes.
Regular plural of 'ashman' using the '-men' suffix (Old English masculine plural). Preserves the old irregular plural form.
The word 'ashmen' appears regularly in 19th-century city directories and job lists, a reminder that entire professions have vanished as technology changed—like the lamplighter or iceman.
Plural occupational term defaulting to masculine form. Historically excluded women from formal recognition of ash collection work even when they participated.
Use 'ash collectors' or 'ashworkers' as gender-neutral occupational descriptors.
["ash collectors","ashworkers","ash handlers"]
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