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Webster 1913 Edition


Foreman

Fore′man

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Foremen
.
The first or chief man
; as:
(a)
The chief man of a jury, who acts as their speaker.
(b)
The chief of a set of hands employed in a shop, or on works of any kind, who superintends the rest; an overseer.

Webster 1828 Edition


Foreman

FO'REMAN

, n.
1.
The first or chief man; particularly, the chief man of a jury, who acts as their speaker.
2.
The chief man in a printing office or other establishment, who conducts the whole work.