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eggman

noun
1
A person whose job is delivering eggs.
"The eggman used to come round every Saturday morning."

How to Use Eggman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who delivers eggs, especially in an older, door-to-door delivery tradition.

Word Forms

eggmen plural

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Etymology

A compound of egg and man, describing the tradesman's job directly.

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