Definition of foreman
: a first or chief person: such as
a
: a member of a jury who acts as chairman and spokesman
b(1)
: a chief and often specially trained worker who works with and usually leads a gang or crew
(2)
: a person in charge of a group of workers, a particular operation, or a section of a plant
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The first known use of foreman was in the 15th century
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