How Do You Spell TOLLMAN?

Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊlmən] (IPA)

The word "tollman" is spelled with the letter combination "oll" which is pronounced as /ɑl/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The vowel sound is that of "ah" and the consonant sound is that of "l". The word refers to someone who collects tolls on a road or bridge. It is derived from the Old English word "tollere". Despite being a relatively common term, the word "tollman" is often misspelled as "tollmen" due to confusion over the plural form.

Common Misspellings for TOLLMAN

• rollman
• follman
• yollman
• 6ollman
• 5ollman
• tillman
• tkllman
• tlllman
• tpllman
• t0llman
• t9llman
• toklman
• toplman
• toolman
• tolkman
• tolpman
• toloman
• tollnan
• tollkan

Etymology of TOLLMAN

The word "tollman" is derived from two main components: "toll" and the suffix "-man".

The term "toll" comes from the Old English word "tol" or "toll" which originally meant a tax or payment, typically levied on goods or travelers using a particular road, bridge, or other facilities. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*talō" meaning "payment" or "tribute".

The suffix "-man" is a common component in English to denote a person or agent involved in a particular activity or occupation. It has Old English origins and is derived from the word "mann", meaning "man" or "person".

Therefore, the word "tollman" refers to a person who collects or administers tolls or taxes. This term historically referred to individuals responsible for collecting tolls on roads, bridges, or other passages.

Similar spelling words for TOLLMAN

• Tillman,
• tallman,
• tolman.

Plural form of TOLLMAN is TOLLMEN