'Watermen' definitions:

Definition of 'Watermen'

From: GCIDE
  • Waterman \Wa"ter*man\, n.; pl. Watermen. [1913 Webster]
  • 1. A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a boatman; a ferryman. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. An attendant on cab stands, etc., who supplies water to the horses. [Eng.] --Dickens. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A water demon. --Tylor. [1913 Webster]