tidesman

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is responsible for managing or directing the flow of tides, especially in relation to harbor works or bridges.

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Variants

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tradesman , tradesmen

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Etymology

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From Old English 'tide' meaning 'time, tide' + 'mansu' from Latin 'mansus' meaning 'man'.

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Trivia

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1. The Old English word 'tidesman' was also used to refer to a person who was responsible for measuring the height of the tides.

2. In some parts of England, the position of tidesman was a highly respected and influential one, and the holder of the position was often granted certain privileges and exemptions.

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1. tide: A recurring rise and fall of water levels in the Earth's oceans and other large bodies of water caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun.

2. harbor master: A person in charge of managing and overseeing the operations of a harbor, including the safety of ships and the handling of cargo.

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In medieval Europe, a tidesman was an official responsible for the safe passage of ships in and out of harbor, particularly during spring tides when the risk of grounding was greatest. This role was often hereditary and passed down through generations.

How to Memorize "tidesman"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a traditional harbor worker's uniform, directing the flow of water and ships in a busy harbor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tidesman' with the image of a harbor and a person in charge of managing the tides.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Tidesman manages the tides' to help memorize the word.

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