wakeman
wakeman · wakemen
A man employed to preside over a nightly curfew in the city of Ripon, EnglandA man employed to preside over a nightly curfew in the city of Ripon, England.
US/wˈeɪkmən/
Meaning
2 senses(UK, historical)A man employed to preside over a nightly curfew in the city of Ripon, England.
(archaic)A watchman
Origin
From wake + -man.From wake + -man.
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Forms
plural: wakemenLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular