linkman

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun (formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets

From link + -man. See link (“torch, light”).

“You will ask for Mr. Linkman. — The Forsyte Saga - Complete, John Galsworthy
I am stopping the way, and the linkman is getting quite excited over it.' — The Talking Horse, and Other Tales, F. Anstey
There was ample room for me to pass between him and the wall, which was also the courteous thing to do; but as soon as my linkman had passed him, he shot clean in my way. — The Yeoman Adventurer, George W. Gough

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