noun
(formerly) an attendant hired to carry a torch for pedestrians in dark streets
• Syn: ↑linkman
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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun : an attendant formerly employed to bear a torch or other light to light the way of a person abroad in the streets at night
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linkˈboy or linkˈman noun
An attendant carrying a link to light the way in dark streets
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Main Entry: ↑link
Useful english dictionary. 2012.