Also staithsman. [f. STAITH sb. + MAN sb.]. (See quots.)
1667. Primatt, City & C. Build., 27. By the Staithsmens accompts … you may find what quantity of Coles there hath been wrought.
1710. Act 9 Anne c. 28 § 9. No Coal-Owner … or his … Overman or Overmen, Staithman [etc.].
1893–4. Northumbld. Gloss., Staithman, steethman, the man who overlooks the shipping of coals.
