n.; pl. Watermen [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a boatman; a ferryman. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An attendant on cab stands, etc., who supplies water to the horses. [ Eng. ] Dickens. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A water demon. Tylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The business or skill of a waterman. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. Art of, or skill in, rowing; oarsmanship; specif., skill in managing the blade in the water, as distinguished from managing arms, body, etc., in the stroke. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]