linkman Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets
    linkboy.

WordNet

Link"boy`, Link"man noun (Also<
  • Linkboy
  • Linkman
)
Etymology
See 1st Link.
Definitions
  1. A boy or man that carried a link or torch to light passengers.

Webster 1913