Barnman

/ˈbɑrnmən/ noun

Definition

A man who works in a barn, tending to animals, managing hay and grain, or performing other farm labor.

Etymology

Compound word from barn (Old English bere-ærn) plus man (Old English mann), creating an occupation title.

Kelly Says

Historical occupation titles like 'barnman' tell us about what work was important—in agricultural societies, anyone with a specific barn-related job was important enough to deserve their own title!

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