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Word: Gaffer
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century (in gaffer (sense 3 of the noun)): probably a contraction of godfather; compare with gammer
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡafə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person in charge of others; a boss
Short Definition:person in charge of others
Examples:- street cleaners stopping for a smoke when their gaffer isn't in the vicinity
Definition:
the chief electrician in a film or television production unit.
Short Definition:chief electrician in film or television production unit
Definition:
an old man
Short Definition:old man
Examples:- you'll find the same old distinguished-looking gaffers at any awards dinner
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