- hoastman
- hoastman /hōstˈmən/nounA member of an old merchant guild in Newcastle, with charge of coal-shipping, etcORIGIN: OFr hoste, from L hospes stranger, guest
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hoastman
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hoastman — North Country (Newcastle) Words or (as it was formerly written) Ost[me]n an ancient fraternity or society in Newcastle, dealing in sea coal. They were incorporated by Queen Elizabeth … English dialects glossary
oastler — oastler, oastman obs. ff. ostler, hoastman … Useful english dictionary
oastman — oastler, oastman obs. ff. ostler, hoastman … Useful english dictionary
ostman — obs. form of hoastman … Useful english dictionary
