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- noun Plural form of
batman .
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Examples
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Most of the officers had either British or Indian servants; in the former case they were known as batmen, and in the latter as bearers; but I decided to follow suit with the minority and get an
War in the Garden of Eden Kermit Roosevelt 1916
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A wild tale was always better than a dull one; furthermore the "batmen" were our only sources of official information, and could always command a hearing.
Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army James Norman Hall 1919
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The officers 'servants, commonly called "batmen," were unfortunate rankers who, in moments of weakness, had sold themselves into slavery for half a crown per week.
Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army James Norman Hall 1919
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His commander had answered all his questions except the ones about batmen; Stanwix was too smart to get drawn into a provincial skunk fight.
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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If the lieutenant governor looked to the regulars as precedent, Virginia should pay for batmen and transport for the officers.
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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During the pay negotiations, the governor had complained about the number of batmen, servants drawn from the ranks, that Washington and his officers employed, claiming that they exceeded the number in regular regiments.
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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The colonel sent Stanwix a detailed set of questions about the numbers, pay, and subsistence of batmen in the regulars, with more questions about provision of horses for officers.42
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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During the pay negotiations, the governor had complained about the number of batmen, servants drawn from the ranks, that Washington and his officers employed, claiming that they exceeded the number in regular regiments.
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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His commander had answered all his questions except the ones about batmen; Stanwix was too smart to get drawn into a provincial skunk fight.
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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Washington accused Dinwiddie of claiming that he had exceeded his authority by allowing batmen and transport for the officers of the Virginia Regiment.
George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011
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