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batman


Pronunciation: /ˈbatmən
noun (plural batmen)
• dated
(In the British armed forces) an officer’s personal servant.

Origin
mid 18th century (originally denoting an orderly in charge of the bat horse 'packhorse' that carried the officer's baggage): from Old French bat (from medieval Latin bastum 'packsaddle') + man.

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I can only assume that Batman's batman opened Colonel Bruce Wayne's campaign chest only when they were alone.

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