- hoastman
- North Country (Newcastle) Wordsor (as it was formerly written) Ost[me]n - an ancient fraternity or society in Newcastle, dealing in sea-coal. They were incorporated by Queen Elizabeth
English dialects glossary. 2013.
hoastman
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hoastman — /hōstˈmən/ noun A member of an old merchant guild in Newcastle, with charge of coal shipping, etc ORIGIN: OFr hoste, from L hospes stranger, guest … Useful english dictionary
oastler — oastler, oastman obs. ff. ostler, hoastman … Useful english dictionary
oastman — oastler, oastman obs. ff. ostler, hoastman … Useful english dictionary
ostman — obs. form of hoastman … Useful english dictionary
