English word watchman comes from English -man, English watch
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -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. |
| watch | English (eng) | (nautical) A group of sailors and officers aboard a ship or shore station with a common period of duty: starboard watch, port watch.. (nautical) A period of time on duty, usually four hours in length; the officers and crew who tend the working of a vessel during the same watch. (FM 55–501).. A particular time period when guarding is kept.. A person or group of people who guard.. A portable [...] |
| watchman | English (eng) | One set to watch; a person who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night. |