peterman

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Etymology 1

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From peter (a safe, cash box) +‎ man (the former being 17th-century slang, still in use).

Noun

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peterman (plural petermen)

  1. (slang) A safecracker.
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Etymology 2

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After the apostle Peter, a fisherman.

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peterman (plural petermen)

  1. A fisherman.
  2. A fishing boat with identical bow and stern.
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