night watchman

== English == === Alternative forms === nightwatchman === Pronunciation === === Noun === night watchman (plural night watchmen) (historical) Prior to police forces, a person appointed by a town or city to walk the streets at night and guard the burghers from felons and robbers. A person who guards (usually at a building) at night. (cricket) A lower order batter to play the last overs in low light to save better batters for the next day's play. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====