chairman

mastery
UK /ˈtʃɛːmən/ US /ˈtʃɛɹ.mən/nounverb

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What does 'chairman' mean in this historical passage?

The gentlemen had quarreled with their chairmen before setting off, as the fellows who carried the sedan chairs hoped to gain another wealthy customer like the squire.