bagman
Noun

bagman (plural bagmen)

  1. (informal) A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
    • 2006, James Graff, "[http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1535335,00.html In France, a Vintage Chirac Scandal is Uncorked]," Time, 15 Sep.,
      The accused are only the latest in a string of alleged bagmen, vote-riggers and ward-heelers charged with wrongdoing.
  2. An assistant to a police detective, most commonly in the British police force.
  3. (Australian, slang) A bookmaker.
  4. (dated, slang) A travelling salesman.
  5. (golf) A caddy.



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