George. born 1949, US boxer: WBA world heavyweight champion (1973--74); he regained the title in 1994 but refused to fight the WBA's top-ranked challenger and was stripped of the title in 1995; recognized as WBU champion until 1997
1530s in the sense of "principal juror;" 1570s in the sense of "principal workman;" from fore + man. Earliest attested meaning (early 15c.) was "a leader."