watchman
Meaning
One set to watch; a person who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night.
Synonyms
duty period
security officer
house-keeper
watch man
guard at night
bank guard
Wächter
guarda
gardien
bekçi
bewakerFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈwɒtʃmən/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English waccheman, equivalent to watch + -man.
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