dubsman
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Meaning · English
A jailer.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[…] C was a Cracksman, that forked all the plate; / D was a Dubsman, who kept the jug-gate. […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dubsman” mean?
A jailer.
Is “dubsman” formal or informal?
dubsman is generally slang.