overman.
A person who supervises others; a supervisor, especially in a mine.
Meaning & usage
A person who supervises others; a supervisor, especially in a mine.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English overman (“a superior; leader; master”). Compare superman. By surface analysis, over- + man.
A man with great powers; a superman.
Where this word comes from
From over- + man, as a calque of German Übermensch.
To provide with too many personnel; overstaff.
Where this word comes from
From over- + man (verb).
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