1. plural of bagman: traveling salespeople who carry sample bags
Usage: dated
2. plural of bagman: people who collect or distribute money illegally, especially bribes
Usage: slang

Examples

• The old bagmen traveled from town to town with their sample cases.
• Traveling bagmen were common in the early 20th century.
• The company employed several bagmen to visit rural stores.
• Police arrested the bagmen who were collecting protection money.
• The investigation revealed a network of bagmen distributing bribes.
• Federal agents tracked the bagmen’s movements for months.