Other Forms FormsÆscman, Aescman, Escman, Asman, Assemanus
Meaning & History
Probably originally a byname from Old English æscmann "sailor, pirate", i.e. one who sailed in an ash-wood boat, from the elements æsc "ash tree", sometimes referring to a kind of light ship, and mann "person, man".
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