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单词 oversman
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Definition of oversman in English:

oversman

noun ˈəʊvəzmənˈəʊvəzˌman
Scottish
  • 1Law. An arbiter; specifically a person appointed to decide on the outcome of an arbitrated dispute where the arbiters previously appointed have been unable to agree on a settlement. Compare "overman").

  • 2Specifically. A foreman or supervisor in a mine or colliery.

Origin

Late 15th century. Alteration of overman, after genitive compounds in man, as e.g. doomsman, redesman, etc.

Definition of oversman in US English:

oversman

noun
Scottish
  • 1Law. An arbiter; specifically a person appointed to decide on the outcome of an arbitrated dispute where the arbiters previously appointed have been unable to agree on a settlement. Compare "overman").

  • 2Specifically. A foreman or supervisor in a mine or colliery.

Origin

Late 15th century. Alteration of overman, after genitive compounds in man, as e.g. doomsman, redesman, etc.

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