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Hoyman vs Toyman - What's the difference?

hoyman | toyman |

As nouns the difference between hoyman and toyman

is that hoyman is one who navigates a hoy (sailing vessel) while toyman is (dated) a male seller of toys.

hoyman

English

Noun

(hoymen)
  • One who navigates a hoy (sailing vessel).
    • A common hoyman to carry goods by water for hire. — Hobart.
    (Webster 1913)

    toyman

    English

    Noun

    (toymen)
  • (dated) A male seller of toys.