English

Noun

locoman ‎(plural locomen)

1. (dated) someone who works on a locomotive
   • 1937, H. M. Stationery off., Minutes of evidence taken before the Royal commission on safety in coal mines ..., Great Britain. Royal Commission on Safety in Coal Mines, page 753:

     The evidence which I propose to give will deal with safety and health questions concerning all grades of enginemen, boilermen, and locomen at ??lleries.

Etymology 2

Probably from loco ‎(“crazy”) +‎ man

Noun

locoman ‎(plural locomen)

1. (historical) A person in Suriname thought to be a clairvoyant or a sorcerer.
   • 2005, Okeyo A. Jumal, Spiritual Shackles, Griot (September 1, 2005), chapter 23 Baba Zumbi, page 150:

     Locomen, prophets who claim clairvoyance, tossed animal bones from magical gourds, reading the scattered patterns to gain a glimpse into tomorrow.