'Placeman' definitions:

Definition of 'placeman'

(from WordNet)
noun
A disparaging term for an appointee [syn: placeman, placeseeker]

Definition of 'Placeman'

From: GCIDE
  • Placeman \Place"man\, n.; pl. Placemen. One who holds or occupies a place; one who has office under government. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]