waterman

[ waw-ter-muh n, wot-er- ]

/ ˈwɔ tər mən, ˈwɒt ər- /

a person who manages or works on a boat; boatman.

a person skilled in rowing or boating.

Chesapeake Bay Area. a person with a general license to take any legal catch of fish and shellfish in Chesapeake Bay.

Origin of waterman

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at water, man¹

Waterman, a native of Portland, Maine, advertised on Craigslist under the name Lexi.

The Serial Killer Sisterhood |Christine Pelisek, Roja Heydarpour |April 11, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Waterman was last seen with her boyfriend at a hotel in Hauppauge, New York.

The Serial Killer Sisterhood |Christine Pelisek, Roja Heydarpour |April 11, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
London picture dealer Offer Waterman clinched deals for a total of six British contemporary paintings and a Modernist sculpture.

London Auctions |Brook Mason |June 25, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
He thought that he also had a glimpse of his waterman in the green jacket.

The Fortunes of Nigel |Sir Walter Scott

To their surprise, Mr. Waterman led the way just around the bend and then to the opposite shore.

Bob Hunt in Canada |George W. Orton
Mrs. Waterman renewed her attack, drawing nearer to the culprit.

Otherwise Phyllis |Meredith Nicholson
The waterman vouches for him; he's quite an anomaly—a respectable cabman; drives his own horse, and has never been in any trouble.

Armadale |Wilkie Collins
"Make us up some of those good biscuits of yours," said Mr. Waterman to her in French.

Bob Hunt in Canada |George W. Orton

waterman

/ (ˈwɔːtəmən) /

a skilled boatman

watermanship, noun