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