Definition of "station-master" [station-master]

• The official in charge of a station; specifically, the person in charge of a railway-station. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "The station-master had not finished his speech before we were all hastening in the direction of the fire."
• "Our coming was evidently a great event, for station-master and porters clustered round us to carry out our luggage."
• "Also honorably mentioned are "the ruthless station-master in Outland (1981), the 'High Noon in space' drama, and in Wim Wenders 'Hammett as the friend of the detective novelist.""