spoilsman

noun

spoils·​man ˈspȯi(-ə)lz-mən How to pronounce spoilsman (audio)
: one who serves a party for a share of the spoils
also : one who sanctions such practice

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spoilsman was in 1846

Dictionary Entries Near spoilsman

Cite this Entry

“Spoilsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoilsman. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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