Plowman

/ˈplaʊmən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who plows land, especially a farmer or agricultural worker.

The plowman worked tirelessly from dawn to dusk to prepare the fields for planting.

In medieval times, a plowman was often a laborer or serf responsible for tilling the soil.

The plowman toiled under the feudal system, bound to the land he worked.

A member of a historical social class of agricultural workers.

The stories of the plowman reflect the struggles and resilience of the rural poor.

Middle English plowman, from plow + man.

plowman’s lunch

A simple meal, often referring to a hearty farm-style lunch.

plow

A tool used for farming to prepare soil for planting.

farming

The activity or business of growing crops and raising livestock.

An informal term for someone who works hard, especially in manual labor.

That guy is a real plowman, putting in long hours at the construction site.