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foreman

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːmən/
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Definition of foreman

noun (plural foremen)

  • 1a male worker who supervises and directs other workers.
  • 2(in a law court) a person who presides over a jury and speaks on its behalf.

Origin:

Middle English: perhaps suggested by Dutch voorman (compare with German Vormann)

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