overlooker
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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What, not son to Robert 'Indle, 'im as used to be overlooker in th' factory till 'e went to foreign parts to learn them Roossians 'ow to weave?
From The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays by Sterling Andrus Leonard
One was the overlooker under whom she worked, this was Dick, a prime favourite with the masters, and a clever, honest chap he was.
From Yorkshire Tales. Third Series Amusing sketches of Yorkshire Life in the Yorkshire Dialect by John Hartley
If you don't keep a sharp eye on your work the overlooker 'ull know the reason why in double-quick time!…
From The History of David Grieve by Mrs. Humphry Ward
"To be sure; no doubt on't," persisted the stubborn overlooker.
From Shirley by Charlotte Brontë
Mr Rokesmith again explained; defining the duties he sought to undertake, as those of general superintendent, or manager, or overlooker, or man of business.
From Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens
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