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flag·man

 (flăg′mən)
n.
A man who is employed as a flagger.
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flagman

(ˈflæɡmən)
n, pl -men
a person who has charge of, carries, or signals with a flag, esp a railway employee
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flag•man

(ˈflæg mən)

n., pl. -men.
a person who signals with or carries a flag.
[1825–35]
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