"chain-ganger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chain-gangers [plural]
Etymology: From chain gang + -er. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|chain gang|er|id2=occupation}} chain gang + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} chain-ganger (plural chain-gangers)
  1. Someone who has been forced to work in a chain gang, usually a convict. Categories (topical): People Synonyms: chainganger

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Alternative forms

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