potboy

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Synonyms: postboy, poboy, po'boy, po boy, po-boy

Antonyms: postboy, poboy, po'boy, po boy, po-boy

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Noun

1. A [[boy]] employed in a plant [[nursery]] to tap clay pots with a stick for their ringing sound, indicating whether the plant required watering.
2. A [[boy]] employed as [[waiter]] to serve ([[pot]]s of) drinks, as in a tavern.
3. {{lb|en|British}} A boy or man employed in a [[public house]] to collect empty pots or glasses.

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