bellman

See also: Bellman

English

Etymology

From Middle English belleman, equivalent to bell +‎ man.

Noun

bellman (plural bellmen)

1. A town crier
2. A bellhop or bellboy
   • 2009 January 24, Harry Hurt Iii, “The Inaugural Glamour as Seen From a Taxi Stand”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     In addition to opening doors, I would be expected to assist the bellmen and the valet parkers in tagging luggage, ticketing cars and directing limo traffic.