Graveman

/ˈɡreɪvmən/ noun

Definition

A man who digs graves; a gravedigger or sexton.

Etymology

From grave + man. A gender-specific term using the Old English 'man' (person), common in occupational titles.

Kelly Says

Occupational surnames like Graveman, Stonemason, and Fletcher actually preserve old job titles—if your ancestor was a Graveman, you know exactly what they did in medieval times.

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