ganger
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ganger
First recorded in 1840–50; gang 1 + -er 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Former miner, road ganger and union official, unlucky in love but with a growing reputation as a poet, Ledwidge joined up in 1916, surprising many who knew him.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2014
A head man; overseer; ganger; steward on a farm.
From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry
It was so hard to keep down "swear words," but just as these rough fellows were about to carry their threat into execution the ganger, whose acquaintance Phebe had made, came along.
From The Little Missis by Skinner, Charlotte
An Irish ganger walked to and fro along the top, keeping his eye on the men, and occasionally shouting in an excited tone.
From Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule by Buckley, Robert John
The ganger had done all in his power to help, but had not hesitated in uttering most doleful prophecies.
From The Little Missis by Skinner, Charlotte
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