noun
overman
Overman (noun) means a worker, especially in a mine, who is in charge of other workers.
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A worker, especially in a mine, who is in charge of other workers.
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Etymology
From Middle English overman (“a superior; leader; master”). Compare superman. By surface analysis, over- + man.
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What is the meaning of overman?
"overman" (noun) means a worker, especially in a mine, who is in charge of other workers.
What is another word for overman?
Other words for "overman" include foreman.
