Obs. Also 2 carlman, 4 carmanne, careman. [a. ON. karmann, var. of karlmann (in nom. karmaðr) male, man, f. karl man, male + mann man.] A man, an adult male.
1135. O. E. Chron., Þa namen hi þa men … carl men and wimen.
a. 1300. Cursor M., 27166. Quar he carman be, woman, or barn.
c. 1325. Metr. Hom., 156. Simeon hiht the carmanne And the womman was cald dam Anne.
a. 1400[?]. Morte Arth., 957. Carefulle caremane, thow carpez to lowde.
