Potboy (Noun)
Meaning
A worker in an inn or public house who serves customers and does various chores.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The potboy was tasked with refilling the patrons' mugs and clearing the tables of empty glasses.
- As the potboy, it was his job to fetch more ale from the cellar and deliver it to the thirsty customers.
- The potboy was a young lad who had been hired to help with the busy evening rush at the local tavern.
- After a long day of serving customers, the potboy was responsible for sweeping the floors and tidying up the common room.
- The potboy's duties included serving breakfast to the guests, making their beds, and tending to the fire in the hearth.