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noun
A boy employed in a plant nursery to tap clay pots with a stick for their ringing sound, indicating whether the plant required watering.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A boy employed as waiter to serve (pots of) drinks, as in a tavern.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A boy or man employed in a public house to collect empty pots or glasses.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
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noun
a worker in an inn or public house who serves customers and does various chores
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: potman
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Broader terms: employee
History
From pot + boy.
