Where does “wasman” come from?
wasman (Tok Pisin) comes from English watchman, from Middle English waccheman.
wasman (Tok Pisin): security guard
Ancestry of “wasman”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | watchman | One set to watch; a person who keeps guard,... |
| 2 | Middle English | waccheman | — |