noun

tubman

Tubman (noun) means one of the two most experienced barristers in the Exchequer of Pleas (the other being the postman).

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noun

archaic One of the two most experienced barristers in the Exchequer of Pleas (the other being the postman).

name

A surname.

"I hadn't told anyone she was going to have a baby, except Jimmy Fargo. I tell him just about everything. And Sheila Tubman knew, because she lives in our building and could see that Mom was pregnant." — Judy Blume (1980)

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B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

tubmen plural, Tubmans plural

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Etymology

From tub + -man.

Frequently asked questions

What does “tubman” mean?

The word “tubman” means one of the two most experienced barristers in the Exchequer of Pleas (the other being the postman).

What part of speech is “tubman”?

Depending on how it is used, “tubman” can be a noun and a name.

How many meanings does “tubman” have?

“Tubman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one of the two most experienced barristers in the Exchequer of Pleas (the other being the postman).

What is the meaning of tubman?

"tubman" (noun) means one of the two most experienced barristers in the Exchequer of Pleas (the other being the postman).