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watchman

noun watch·man \-mən\

: a person whose job is to watch and guard property at night or when the owners are away

Full Definition of WATCHMAN

: a person who keeps watch : guard

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15th century

Synonyms: custodian, guardian, keeper, lookout, minder, picket, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watcher, guard

WATCHMEN Defined for Kids

noun watch·man \ˈwäch-mən\

plural watch·men \-mən\

: a person whose job is to guard property at night or when the owners are away

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