Night watchman

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.NounPrior to police forces, a person appointed by a town or city to walk the streets at night and guard the burghers from felons and robbers.

2.NounA person who guards (usually at a building) at night.

3.NounA lower order batter to play the last overs in low light to save better batters for the next day's play.

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