"back-overman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: back-overmen [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|back-overmen}} back-overman (plural back-overmen)
  1. (mining, historical) A person employed to superintend the pit during the "back" or afternoon shift, in the absence of the overman. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Mining, People
    Sense id: en-back-overman-en-noun-EOoGj9sM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: business, mining

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