Watchmans

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Belonging to or associated with a watchman, the person employed to guard a building or property
2. Of or relating to a night guard whose job is to keep an eye on a site and its contents
3. Pertaining to the security worker who patrols and monitors premises to prevent theft or damage

Etymology: "Watchmans" is the plural of "watchman," a compound of "watch" and "man." The plural of a compound like this is formed by adding the "s" to the end of the whole word, though many people write "watchmen" instead, which is the traditional plural of the same noun. Both forms refer to people who keep watch over a place, traditionally at night, to guard property or sound an alarm.