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Princeton's WordNet

  1. potboy, potmannoun

    a worker in an inn or public house who serves customers and does various chores

Wiktionary

  1. potboynoun

    a boy employed as waiter to serve (pots of) drinks, as in a tavern

  2. potboynoun

    a boy or man employed in a public house to collect empty pots or glasses - compare busboy

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  1. potboy

    A potboy, also referred to as a potman, is a traditional term originally used in British pubs and taverns to refer to a worker whose primary job was to clean, collect, and refill drink containers, such as beer mugs or pots. This job could also involve other tasks such as serving customers, cleaning tables, or helping with other general pub duties. Essentially, a potboy is a kind of bar-back or bartender's assistant.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Potboynoun

    a boy who carries pots of ale, beer, etc.; a menial in a public house

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of potboy in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of potboy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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