[Ads-l] Antedating of "Reedman"

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reedman (OED, b., 1938)

1934 Evening Star (Washington) 12 Nov. B-16/1 (Newspapers.com)

Ellington ... has ... a general utility reed man who plays all types.

Fred Shapiro

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