oysterman

[ oi-ster-muh n ]

/ ˈɔɪ stər mən /

a person who gathers, cultivates, or sells oysters.

a boat specially equipped for gathering oysters.

Also called oys·ter·er.

Origin of oysterman

First recorded in 1545–55; oyster + -man

A new receiving set was to be completed soon and set up for Oysterman Dan.

Radio Boys Loyalty |Wayne Whipple
Before we left this attractively clean place the oysterman was met emptying his cans.

Woman's Work in the Civil War |Linus Pierpont Brockett
The Ballad of the Oysterman was a gibe at the sentimental lays to be found in all the Annuals.

A History of American Literature |Percy H. Boynton
He's a orfle bad 'un, is the Oysterman--ten times worse nor me!

Grif |B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon

"That was the Oysterman who passed us," said Milly, with a pale face.

Grif |B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon

oysterman

/ (ˈɔɪstəmən) /

a person who gathers, cultivates, or sells oysters

a boat used in gathering oysters