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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A Moor; one supposed to be a Moor: specifically applied to Mohammedan tradesmen of Arabic descent in Ceylon.

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Examples

  • His sable complexion and thick lips declared him to be a moorman from across the seas, and his beardless chin further told at a glance that he was an attendant at the seraglio of some rich noble.

    Tales of Destiny Edmund Mitchell

  • For the moorman had never come to claim his string of pearls, and it was not until some days later that

    Tales of Destiny Edmund Mitchell

  • The division of the forest into four quarters still continues, each being in charge of a moorman; and over these wide tracts and the adjacent Commons sheep, bullocks, and ponies are turned out by the tenants to graze at will.

    The Customs of Old England

  • In any case, no notice is given, but about two o'clock in the morning the moorman is apprised by a messenger that he must "drive" his quarter for bullocks or ponies.

    The Customs of Old England

  • Closest to Pin: Katie moorman (4), Harry Heck (7).

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  • Closest to Pin: Katie moorman (4), Harry Heck (7).

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  • "After a period of waiting there came into sight the huge black moorman, in his hand a white wand of office, and, following close behind him, a brilliantly decorated palankeen suspended between a pair of mules and attended by two grooms, leading the animals.

    Tales of Destiny Edmund Mitchell

  • "But suddenly, at the intersection of the two bazaars, a group of loiterers sprang forward, and with cries assailed the moorman and the grooms, turning the mules into the quieter thoroughfare.

    Tales of Destiny Edmund Mitchell

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