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Landman vs Sandman - What's the difference?

landman | sandman |

As nouns the difference between landman and sandman

is that landman is someone who lives or works on land, as opposed to a seaman while sandman is a legendary figure who is said to bring good sleep and dreams by placing sand in the eyes.

landman

English

(wikipedia landman)

Alternative forms

*landsman

Noun

(landmen)
  • Someone who lives or works on land, as opposed to a seaman.
  • In the United States, a person involved in determining, transferring, or managing mineral rights, to include oil (petroleum) and natural gas exploration, development, and production.

    • sandman

    English

    (wikipedia sandman)

    Noun

    (sandmen)
  • A legendary figure who is said to bring good sleep and dreams by placing sand in the eyes.