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gaffer
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[ˈɡafə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a person in charge of others; a boss
(e.g: street cleaners stopping for a smoke when their gaffer isn't in the vicinity)
- the chief electrician in a film or television production unit
- an old man
(e.g: you'll find the same old distinguished-looking gaffers at any awards dinner)
Phrases:
Origin
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late 16th century (in gaffer): probably a contraction of godfather; compare with gammer
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