forman (1309)
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forman (1309)

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  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  foreman n.  MED:  for(eman n.  DMLBS:  foremannus 978a
foreman;  formon  
ls(loanword: M.E. )
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s.

1foreman, chief servant, steward: 
( c.1420-89 )  Auxi fuit dit que lou home ad bienz in son possession il ne poit prender eux felonesement come le forman de mon shoppe  i lvii n.1
2 name (used as a surname): 
( 1309 )  Thomas le Foreman  Foreman
( 1327 )  Thomas le Foremon  for-man n.
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