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OVERSEER

\ˌə͡ʊvəsˈi͡ə], \ˌə‍ʊvəsˈi‍ə], \ˌəʊ_v_ə_s_ˈiə]\

Definitions of OVERSEER

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The superintendent of some department of a business; one who looks over or inspects the work of laborers.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

One who oversees: a superintendent: an officer who has the care of the poor.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A superintendent; manager.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

A superintendent; a parish officer.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

One who superintends or manages an establishment, or some department of it; a parish officer who superintends the parochial provision for its paupers.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A superintendent; a supervisor;â€”an officer who has the care of the poor, &c.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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