noun
- a person who travels from place to place selling goods, especially carrying them in a pack
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The packman carried his wares from village to village.
- In medieval times, a packman would bring news along with his goods.
- The old packman knew every road between the towns.
- She bought ribbons from the packman who visited monthly.
- The packman’s heavy pack contained tools and trinkets for sale.