waterman \wa"terman\, n.; pl. watermen.
   1913 webster
   1. a man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or
      in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on
      the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a
      boatman; a ferryman.
      1913 webster

   2. an attendant on cab stands, etc., who supplies water to
      the horses. eng. --dickens.
      1913 webster

   3. a water demon. --tylor.
      1913 webster
see also:
watermen