father of the chapel

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

Read more on The Guardian

"Done wot?" enquired Henry, who, as a Father of the Chapel, felt he was a man of some importance.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

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.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

The Father of the Chapel, accompanied by two or three of his companions, left the composing-room, were absent for some twenty minutes, and then filed solemnly back again.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

An aproned man in a very old skull cap of black silk, and a shabby frock-coat like Mr. Warr's, approached Paul and announced himself as 'the Father of the Chapel.'

Read more on Project Gutenberg