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ganger

noun
gang·er | \ˈgaŋ-ər \

Definition of ganger 

British

: the foreman of a gang of workers

First Known Use of ganger

1836, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ganger

gang entry 1 + -er entry 2

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