/hows"man', -meuhn/ , n. , pl. housemen /-men', -meuhn/ .
1. a male servant who performs general duties in a home, hotel, etc.
2. a man employed to maintain order, as in a bar or gambling casino; bouncer.
3. See house detective .
4. one who represents the management in a gambling house.
5. Brit. a medical intern at a hospital.
[ 1790-1800; HOUSE + MAN 1 ]