English word milkman comes from English milk, English -man
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| milk | English (eng) | (countable, informal) An individual serving of milk.. (uncountable) A white (or whitish) liquid obtained from a vegetable source such as soy beans, coconuts, almonds, rice, oats. Also called non-dairy milk.. (uncountable) A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young. From certain animals, especially cows, it is a common food for humans as a beverage [...] |
| -man | English (eng) | In certain cases, someone (implied male) who derives from a particular nationality.. Someone (implied male) who has special characteristics relating to a topic or area.. Someone (implied male) who is an expert in an area.. Someone (implied male) who is employed or holds a position in an area. |
| milkman | English (eng) | A man who delivers milk to households and sometimes businesses early in the morning. |