Watermen

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Waterman \Wa"ter*man\, n.; pl. {Watermen}.
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     1. A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or
        in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on
        the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a
        boatman; a ferryman.


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     2. An attendant on cab stands, etc., who supplies water to
        the horses. [Eng.] --Dickens.
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     3. A water demon. --Tylor.
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