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overseer
/ ˈəʊvəˌsiːə /
noun
- Also called (less commonly)overlooker a person who oversees others, esp workmen
- history short for overseer of the poor; a minor official of a parish attached to the workhouse or poorhouse
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- sub·over·seer noun
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He was the parish overseer for over 30 years, worked long hours in his garden, married a local girl and had three children.
The man flushes and averts his face, as he passes a group of visitors clustered about an overseer.
The Padre Jose, who is the chaplain, is also the overseer of the estate; a combination of offices that I find is usual here.
Hoping to terminate the thefts, Johnny complained to the overseer, though without accusing Jack.
My repeated requests for assistance have been ignored by the overseer, who improves every opportunity to insult and humiliate me.
I remember there was wailing among the plantation hands, and Gadman the overseer had to use his whip to keep 'em quiet.
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