waterman

noun wa·ter·man \ˈwȯ-tər-mən, ˈwä-\

Definition of WATERMAN

: one who works or lives on the water: as

a : a man who makes his living from the water (as by fishing)

b : a boatman who plies for hire usually on inland waters or harbors

12th century

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