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   Definition of gaffer noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Traditional Meaning: Historically, the term “gaffer” can also refer to an older man, often a foreman or supervisor, or sometimes just an old man. Etymology: The term “gaffer” is derived from the obsolete English word “godfather.” First recorded in the 16th century, it was an informal term for an older man or a village head.

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   Master the word "GAFFER" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource. TRANSLATOR LANGUAGE

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   The meaning of GAFFER is an old man. Did you know?

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitiongaffer noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   (British English, informal) a person who is in charge of a group of people, for example, workers in a factory, a sports team, etc. synonym boss The gaffer told us we’re a good team.

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   What is a gaffer noun?

   • Definition of gaffer noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (British English, informal) a person who is in charge of a group of people, for example, workers in a factory, a sports team, etc. synonym boss The gaffer told us we’re a good team.

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   What is a 'gaffer' in a movie?

   • "Gaffer" is a British slang term for "old man," so the sight of that title in movie credits has probably triggered some laughs from moviegoers. But although the idea is funny, this is not a special film job for old fogeys -- the gaffer is actually the head electrician on a movie set.

   What does a gaffer do on a film set? | HowStuffWorks

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   What does gaff mean in theater?

   • In British theater, the term was used to describe the man who adjusted the lighting, and that came from the city lamplighters who used a "gaff," a pole with a hook on the end, to light the gas lamps in the streets.

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   How do you use the word 'gaffer' in a sentence?

   • 1. People use gaffer to refer to the person in charge of the workers at a place of work such as a factory. [British, informal] [...] 2. People sometimes refer to the manager of a football team as the gaffer. [British, informal] [...] Choose the correct form of the verb 'eat'.

   GAFFER - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   Is the gaffer a comedy?

   • Unlike the physical comedy of Selwyn Froggitt, the scripts for The Gaffer were wordy and sardonic and the plots relatively complex, with Fred Moffat usually managing to outwit at least some of the people who were chasing him for money.

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   When did the word 'gaffer' first come out?

   • Though movie and cinema buffs associate gaffer with Hollywood, the word actually pre-dates motion pictures by about 300 years. The first recorded use of gaffer dates from the 16th century, when it was used as a title of respect for an older gentleman.

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8. www.yourdictionary.com › gafferGaffer Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Gaffer definition: An electrician in charge of lighting on a movie or television set.