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Definitions for Gaffer

[1] the chief electrician on a motion-picture or television production.
[2] Informal . an old man.
[3] British . a foreman or overseer, especially the boss of a group of physical laborers.
[4] Glassmaking . a master glassblower responsible for shaping glassware.
[5] an old man, esp one living in the country: often used affectionately or patronizingly Compare gammer
[6] informal , mainly British a boss, foreman, or owner of a factory, mine, etc
[7] the senior electrician on a television or film set

Words related to Gaffer

elder, ruler, founder, grandfather, originator, head, author, generator, sire, father, chief, master, architect, senior, ancestor, creator, maker, inventor, paterfamilias, graybeard

Words nearby Gaffer

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Origin of Gaffer

First recorded in 1565–75; contraction of godfather

Word origin for Gaffer

C16: alteration of godfather

Synonyms for Gaffer

elder, founder, grandfather, ruler, ancestor, architect, author, chief, creator, father, generator, graybeard, head, inventor, maker, master, originator, paterfamilias, senior, sire, old man