ganger
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ganger
First recorded in 1840–50; gang 1 + -er 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Former miner, road ganger and union official, unlucky in love but with a growing reputation as a poet, Ledwidge joined up in 1916, surprising many who knew him.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2014
Jim repeated all the ganger had said, feeling it only right that Mrs. Waring should know the risks she was running.
From The Little Missis by Skinner, Charlotte
The ganger, if in want of men or materials, reports to his inspector, who, if they are required, sends a requisition to the engineer, keeping a small stock at his head-quarters to supply urgent demands.
From Railway Adventures and Anecdotes extending over more than fifty years by Various
"I'm sure my friend the ganger would arrange that all right for you," put in Phebe.
From The Little Missis by Skinner, Charlotte
A head man; overseer; ganger; steward on a farm.
From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry
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