foreman

Meaning

Noun

  • The leader of a work crew.
  • The member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf.
  • A black (slave) assistant to the white overseer who managed field hands.

Origin

  • From . Compare West Frisian foarman, Dutch voorman, German Vormann, Danish formand, Swedish förman, Icelandic formaður.

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