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PRONUNCIATION OF SIDESMAN

sidesman  [ˈsaɪdzmən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SIDESMAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sidesman is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SIDESMAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

sidesman

Sidesperson

A sidesperson, correctly known as a sidesman or usher, in the Anglican Church is responsible for greeting members of the congregation, overseeing seating arrangements in church, and for taking the collection. In England they are usually appointed by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting and receive guidance in their duties from the churchwardens. The name is a corruption of the term "synod's man", a title referring to prominent members of the congregation who represented the parish to the Diocesan Synod. In the Anglican Church of Southern Africa "Sidesmen may be appointed in any Parish to perform such duties as the Parish Council shall detemine."...

Definition of sidesman in the English dictionary

The definition of sidesman in the dictionary is a man elected to help the parish church warden.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SIDESMAN


backwoodsman
ˈbækˌwʊdzmən
backwoodsmen
ˈbækwʊdzmən
bandsman
ˈbændzmən
beadsman
ˈbiːdzmən
bondsman
ˈbɒndzmən
fieldsman
ˈfiːldzmən
groundsman
ˈɡraʊndzmən
guardsman
ˈɡɑːdzmən
guildsman
ˈɡɪldzmən
headsman
ˈhɛdzmən
herdsman
ˈhɜːdzmən
landsman
ˈlændzmən
ombudsman
ˈɒmbʊdzmən
roberdsman
ˈrɒbədzmən
roundsman
ˈraʊndzmən
seedsman
ˈsiːdzmən
swordsman
ˈsɔːdzmən
tidesman
ˈtaɪdzmən
tradesman
ˈtreɪdzmən
woodsman
ˈwʊdzmən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SIDESMAN

siderosis
siderostat
siderostatic
siderotic
sideshoot
sideshow
sideslip
sideslipped
sideslipping
sidesmen
sidespin
sidesplittingly
sidestep
sidestepped
sidestepper
sidestepping
sidestream smoke
sidestroke
sideswipe
sideswiper

WORDS THAT END LIKE SIDESMAN

bluesman
brakesman
businessman
dalesman
desman
elder statesman
estatesman
gamesman
islesman
linesman
meresman
plainclothesman
salesman
sharesman
spokesman
statesman
supersalesman
talesman
travelling salesman
tribesman
used-car salesman

Synonyms and antonyms of sidesman in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sidesman» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SIDESMAN

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The translations of sidesman from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sidesman» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

sidesman
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sidesman
570 millions of speakers

English

sidesman
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

sidesman
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

sidesman
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

sidesman
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sidesman
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

sidesman
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sidesman
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengundi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sidesman
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

sidesman
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

sidesman
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sidesman
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người bên cạnh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

sidesman
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाजूचा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kilise yöneticisi yardımcısı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sidesman
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sidesman
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

sidesman
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sidesman
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

sidesman
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sidesman
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sidesman
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sidesman
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sidesman

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SIDESMAN»

The term «sidesman» is used very little and occupies the 182.460 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SIDESMAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sidesman» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sidesman» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sidesman

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SIDESMAN»

Discover the use of sidesman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sidesman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The World of Rural Dissenters, 1520-1725
The Jacobean vicar of Stapleford Abbots in Essex described the offices through which a person could proceed: 'one that is able to do the King and country good service, we make him a constable, a sidesman, a head-borough, and at length a  ...
Margaret Spufford, 1995
2
The Parish Magazine
THE SIDESMAN. I AVING discussed ' Heartiness amongst Churchwardens ' in the discharge of their functions, it may be thought that little remains to bo said to the Sidesmen, beyond a kind exhortation to work well with those Churchwardens  ...
John Erskine Clarke, 1870
3
The Headington (parish) magazine [afterw.] St. Andrew's ...
THE SIDESMAN. AVTNG discussed ' Heartiness amongst Churchwardens ' in the discharge of their functions, it may be thought that little remains to be said to the Sidesmen, beyond a kind exhortation to work well with those Churchwardens ...
Headington St. Andrew's, 1870
4
The Antiquarian
He accordingly returned to Lincoln, 29th October, 1654, and settled in the minster . No. 201. R. ALGAR.—In 1641-2, Rt. Algar was overseer of the highways, and a ain, in 1654-5, 1660-1; sidesman, 1644-5, 1662-3; and c urchwarden in 1645-6.
‎1872
5
The Antiquary
In 1641-2, Rt. Algar was overseer of the highways, and again, in 1654-5, 1660-1 ; sidesman, 1644-5, 1662-3 : a°d churchwarden in 1645-6. In the accounts of the churchwardens for 1657, is this item : " For mending Robert Augurs seate is.
‎1871
6
Red Plush and Trombones: The Lonely Trilogy
No! On the lateral, Adam. Nudge it! No! The graveyard is smudged. That weeping angel is blurred. ADAM rubs the mirror with a tugged pyjama sleeve. Ah, that sidesman has arrived. He is primping over your ear. Homosexual, that sidesman is.
Charles Dyer, 2011
7
Statutes at Large ...: (37 v.) A collection of the public ...
Churchwarden's and Sidesman's Oath abolished, and a Declaration to be made in lieu thereof. Declaration substituted for Oaths and Alli- davits by Persons acting in Turnpike Trusts. VI. Provided always, and be it enacted, That nothing in this ...
Great Britain, 1835
8
A Collection of the Public General Statutes Passed in the ...
Churchwarden's and Sidesman's Oath alwliNhcd, and a Declaration to he made in lieu thereof. Declaration substituted for Oaths and Affidavits by Persons acting in Turnpike Trusts. VI. Provided always, and be it enacted, That nothing in this ...
Great Britain, 1835
9
House of Commons Papers
The senior Churchwarden more particularly directs his attention to church affairs, the second Churchwarden superintends the Overseer's department, and the third Churchwarden the poorhouse. The senior Sidesman superintends the removal ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1834
10
The Justice of the Peace, and Parish Officer
The sidesman's oath, said' to have been agreed on by sjdesmanzomh the civilians and common lawyers, is this: " You shall_swear, that you will be affistant to the " churchwardens in the execution os their office, so far V as by law you are  ...
Richard Burn, John Burn, 1793

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SIDESMAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sidesman is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Staplehurst says farewell to Ron Hegarty
He was a member of the church choir and a sidesman at All Saints'. His hobbies included classical music and he was the secretary of the Maidstone Orchestral ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
2
'Treasure trove' church opens doors to the public
John Blanchard, sidesman at the church, said: "It is a treasure trove of history from the sandstone Norman font through the rare brass gothic lectern to the ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
3
Call myself a Low life? You lot put me to shame
Reading your accounts makes me feel as sober and upright by comparison as a sidesman in the Dutch Reformed Church, and that I have the Low life position ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jun 15»
4
Lee Konitz: the view from '55
... Octet When the group broke up, Desmond remained with Dave, and readily seized the opportunity of being heard more as an individualist than as a sidesman. «Jazz Journal, May 15»
5
Choir was a family affair
Back row, from left, Mr Stapley, Mike Aldridge, ?, ?, Sue Davison, Gillian Westoby, ?, ?, Bob Nutten, Alan Cutler and Mr Sands, sidesman; middle row, Cherry ... «Grimsby Telegraph, Apr 15»
6
Henry McCreath
Mr McCreath was a Sidesman at Berwick Parish Church. In 2011 the Mayor of Berwick went to the Turret Villa Retirement Home to make Mr McCreath, who was ... «Herald Scotland, Feb 15»
7
'Modernity Britain: 1957-1962,' by David Kynaston
An unfortunate sidesman dropped the overflowing collection plate right in front of Her Majesty. Even the building, designed by Sir Basil Spence, failed for some ... «New York Times, Jan 15»
8
Professor Andrew Elkington - obituary
He was also a sidesman of Winchester Cathedral. He was appointed CBE in 1996. He is survived by his wife and by their four sons, two of whom are medical ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Nov 14»
9
Harry Roberts, killer of Dartmouth police officer, to be freed
... he joined the Metropolitan Police. He was also a server and sidesman at St Luke's Church, Torquay, and in 1967 a memorial plaque was dedicated to him. «Torquay Herald Express, Oct 14»
10
Tributes paid to 106-year-old church sidesman
... great pride was the time when we could announce him to the Diocese as our most senior sidesman, in fact, I guess he was the most senior sidesman in Wales. «Rhyl Journal, Oct 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Sidesman [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/sidesman>. Apr 2024 ».
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