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.