bagman

See also: bag man

English

bag +‎ -man

bagman (plural bagmen)

(informal) A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
- 2006, James Graff, "In France, a Vintage Chirac Scandal is Uncorked," Time, 15 Sep.,
  The accused are only the latest in a string of alleged bagmen, vote-riggers and ward-heelers charged with wrongdoing.
An assistant to a police detective, most commonly in the British police force.
(Australia, slang) A bookmaker.
(dated, slang) A travelling salesman.
(golf) A caddy.

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