yeggman

[ yeg-muh n ]

/ ˈyɛg mən /

yegg.

Origin of yeggman

1900–05, Americanism; apparently yegg + -man, though the appearance of yegg as an independent word is later

The yeggman, a strongly built slow talking man, looked like a skilled mechanic of a locomotive engineer.

Marching Men |Sherwood Anderson
The Bowery thug and yeggman are much more dangerous enemies to society than the average gipsy.

Bert Wilson at the Wheel |J. W. Duffield
Before the yeggman could make reply the girl spoke up quickly.

The Oakdale Affair |Edgar Rice Burroughs
"Old gent, if you think it's a joke jest let me ketch you lowerin' them arms of yourn," answered back the yeggman.

Back Home |Irvin S. Cobb

It reminded him very much of his friend the yeggman in New York.

Queed |Henry Sydnor Harrison