Classman

Classman
Classman Class"man, n.; pl. {Classmen}. 1. A member of a class; a classmate. [1913 Webster]

2. A candidate for graduation in arts who is placed in an honor class, as opposed to a passman, who is not classified. [Oxford, Eng.] [1913 Webster]


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