Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

father of the chapel

British  

noun

  1. FoC. (in British trade unions in the publishing and printing industries) a shop steward

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

As joint father of the chapel with Peter Johnson, he has protected scores of jobs and encouraged colleagues to thrive in challenging circumstances.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 18, 2012

Immediately after the departure of Mr. Naylor, the asphalt of the footpath just in front of his gate was picked up with an energy that merited rebuke from any self-respecting father of the chapel.

From John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall by Herbert George Jenkins

The father of the chapel has written some handsome resolutions to make the article longer.

From David Lockwin—The People's Idol by John McGovern

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com