tongman

tongman
\\ˈ ̷ ̷mən\ noun (plural tongmen)
1. [tong (IV) + man] : one who handles tongs : tonger
2. [tong (VI) + man] : a member of a tong

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/tawng"meuhn, tong"-/, n., pl. tongmen.
a member of a Chinese tong.
[1880-85, Amer.; TONG2 + MAN1]

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tongman
see tongs 4.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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