Feedman

/ˈfiːdmæn/ noun

Definition

A person who works with feed, such as one who operates feed mills, distributes feed to animals, or works in feed management.

Etymology

From 'feed' plus 'man' (Old English 'mann'), a compound occupational term that follows the traditional English pattern of creating job titles with '-man' (milkman, postman, fireman).

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Occupational compounds with '-man' (milkman, fisherman, policeman) are becoming less common as 'worker' or gender-neutral alternatives replace them, but they're a fascinating window into what jobs were common enough 100 years ago to need their own words.

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Gender History

Occupational noun defaulting to male. Reflects historical practice of job titles assuming male workers; standard in agricultural terminology through 20th century.

Inclusive Usage

Use 'feed worker' or 'feeder' instead; if historical context matters, use 'feedman/feedwoman' or context-neutral term.

Inclusive Alternatives

["feed worker","feeder","livestock feeder"]

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