Bellman

Bellman A bellman or town crier was historically an officer of the court who made public pronouncements as required by the court. A Bellman would also be used to make public announcements in the streets. The bellman profession dates back to the Middles Ages.

Famous quotes containing the word bellman:

““Just the place for a Snark!” the Bellman cried,
As he landed his crew with care;
Supporting each man on the top of the tide
By a finger entwined in his hair.
“Just the place for a Snark! I have said it twice:
That alone should encourage the crew.
Just the place for a Snark! I have said it thrice:
What I tell you three times is true.””
—Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson] (1832–1898)