overman in English
- overman⇄noun 1. (Especially British.) a foreman or overseer, especially in a coal mine.
Ex. This sparking had been observed by workmen, deputies, and the overman (London Times).
2. (Especially British.) an arbiter; arbitrator; umpire.
3. supe - overman⇄overman, noun, pl.-men,verb, -manned,-manning.
- overman⇄v.t. to supply with too many workers.
Ex. The union-owned Vulcan Foundries, Ltd., decided it was overmanned and dismissed some union members (Wall Street Journal).