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End Man (Noun)

A man at one end of a row of people.

Nouns denoting people.

At the annual village fair, the end man in the Morris dance troop waved enthusiastically to the crowd as they formed up in line.
In police parlance, the end man is the officer at either extreme of the cordon, responsible for maintaining crowd control.
The end man in the row of pallbearers struggled under the weight of the heavy coffin as they carried it out of the church.
In the military formation, the end man is the soldier who stands at either end of the line and keeps watch for any signs of trouble.
A juggler performing a complex trick with a dozen fellow performers relied on the end man to keep the rhythm going without a hitch.

A man at one end of line of performers in a minstrel show; carries on humorous dialogue with the interlocutor.

Nouns denoting people.

The end man played a crucial role in the comedic timing of the minstrel show, often stealing the scene with his witty one-liners.
In the classic minstrel show format, the end man and the interlocutor engaged in a series of humorous exchanges that always left the audience in stitches.
The end man's ability to think on his feet and respond to the interlocutor's questions was key to the success of the show.
The end man's character was often portrayed as a lovable buffoon, and his interactions with the interlocutor were a highlight of the performance.
In many minstrel shows, the end man was the star of the show, and his comedic skills were the main attraction for the audience.