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English
Etymology
From hand + signalman.
Noun
handsignalman (plural handsignalmen)
- A person who gives a signal by hand, in particular on a railway.
1961 December, “Talking of Trains: Derailment near Laindon”, in Trains Illustrated, page 717:The 12.25 train travelled without incident over the single line and the pilotman saw the Vange handsignalman's green flag from about ½ mile away.
1964 April, “Letters: Rethinking emergency procedures”, in Modern Railways, page 274:[...] 1. Handsignalmen, where needed, ought to wear a conspicuous orange/yellow cape (like many road workmen) to draw attention to them.
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