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Definition of Gaffer
1. Noun. An elderly man.
Exact synonyms: Antique, Old Geezer, Old-timer, Oldtimer
Generic synonyms: Graybeard, Greybeard, Methuselah, Old Man
Derivative terms: Antique
Generic synonyms: Graybeard, Greybeard, Methuselah, Old Man
Derivative terms: Antique
2. Noun. An electrician responsible for lighting on a movie or tv set.
3. Noun. A person who exercises control over workers. "If you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
Exact synonyms: Boss, Chief, Foreman, Honcho
Specialized synonyms: Baas, Ganger, Assistant Foreman, Straw Boss
Generic synonyms: Supervisor
Derivative terms: Bossy, Foremanship
Specialized synonyms: Baas, Ganger, Assistant Foreman, Straw Boss
Generic synonyms: Supervisor
Derivative terms: Bossy, Foremanship
Definition of Gaffer
1. n. An old fellow; an aged rustic.
Definition of Gaffer
1. an old man [n -S]
Medical Definition of Gaffer
1. 1. An old fellow; an aged rustic. "Go to each gaffer and each goody." (Fawkes) Gaffer was originally a respectful title, now degenerated into a term of familiarity or contempt when addressed to an aged man in humble life. 2. A foreman or overseer of a gang of laborers. Origin: Possibly contr. Fr. Godfather; but prob. Fr. Gramfer for grandfather. Cf. Gammer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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