ladderman
English
Etymology
ladder + -man
Noun
ladderman (plural laddermen)
- A casino employee who supervises the baccarat table from a tall chair, watching for cheating etc.
- 1979, Ian Andersen, The Big Night (page 184)
- Back in his office, Tony Spivak received a call from the ladderman at the casino where Peggy had won so heavily at baccarat.
- 1979, Ian Andersen, The Big Night (page 184)