hire man

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English hȳrmann; equivalent to hire (“wages”) +‎ man (“man”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhiːrman/, /ˈheːrman/, /-mɔn/
  • (West Midlands) IPA(key): /ˈhiːrmɔn/, /ˈhyːrmɔn/

Noun

hire man (plural hire men)

  1. (rare) hired individual; hireling

Descendants

  • English: hireman
  • Middle Scots: hyreman

References

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