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Placeman
Meaning
Noun
⚠️
In Politics & UK politics:
One
appointed
to an
office
, especially in government, as a
reward
for political or other support; an
appointee
, a yes-man.
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Origin
placeman
English
man
English
man
Middle English (1100-1500)
mann
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
mannen
Middle English (1100-1500)
mannian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
place
English
place
Middle English (1100-1500)
plæse
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Related
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Related words may be derogatory
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