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foremen

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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